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In Northern Vietnam, Lunar New Year (Tết) is not complete without a full table of traditional dishes. Food during Tet fest is about more than flavor - it represents luck, balance, respect for ancestors, and hopes for the coming year. While every family has its own variations, some dishes appear on almost every Northern Vietnamese table. Banh chung (square sticky rice cake) The most important dish is bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake) . Made from sticky rice, mung beans, an