In Vietnam, the “Vu Lan bao hieu” (Parents' Day) or “Xa toi vong nhan” (Wandering Soul’s Day) is considered the second most significant event of the year, after Tet holiday, and is an occasion to give thanks and praise to parents and ancestors as well as to embrace the “wandering souls”.

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In Vietnam, the 7th full moon festival is called “Vu Lan bao hieu” (Parents' Day) or “Xa toi vong nhan” (Wandering Soul’s Day). This is the second largest annual traditional festival in Vietnam after the lunar New Year (Tet) festival, and is celebrated by Vietnamese people through various religious rituals.

Vietnamese people have the tradition of having vegan meals on Vu Lan Festival - an important Buddhist holiday falling on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month. What meaning does this day hold? What vegan dishes are recommended?