There are so many Vietnamese traditions that I do not know where to start.

The first born child is important in Vietnam. Any family is blessed if the first born is a boy.

Many Vietnamese families prefer having boys rather than girls. Boys bear the family traditions. Boys also keep the family name alive.

The oldest son cares for the retired parents. The first born grandson is called đίch tôn.

When the grandparents pass on, the grandson accepts and carries out the family’s traditions. He is responsible for gathering the family for festivities such as Vietnamese New Year called tết, anniversary of the dead called giỗ, and other religious ceremonies.

These traditions have been passed from generation to generation. Therefore, it is important to have a boy so the traditions will live on forever.