Top 10 Most Hilarious Aspects of Vietnam from a Humorous Perspective

Every Vietnamese citizen proudly identifies as a 'descendant of the dragon and the fairy'—tracing their roots back to Mother Âu Cơ, who, according to legend, laid a hundred eggs, giving birth to a hundred offspring. Fifty followed Mother Âu Cơ to the mountains, while the other fifty accompanied Father Lạc Long Quân to the sea, dividing and governing different regions. According to folklore, Mother Âu Cơ holds the esteemed title of being the mother of Vietnam with the most children.

The Beloved Hero known as Saint Giong, bestowed with the title 'Sky Emperor,' is cherished by the Vietnamese people. This legendary figure played a crucial role in repelling invaders, liberating the country from the oppression of foreign forces. Saint Giong symbolizes both an icon and the aspiration of every patriotic Vietnamese. In the climax of Saint Giong's tale, an unforgettable image is etched in history—Saint Giong riding an iron horse to the sky, undoubtedly marking the world's first airplane.

Every little Vietnamese knows the legend of Uncle Cuoi ascending to the Moon, befriending Sister Hằng. Uncle Cuoi's unique ascent to the Moon involves clinging onto a flying banyan tree. Since then, he has resided on the Moon, refusing to return to the mortal realm.

Hunchback, with his distinctive feathered fan, refused to trade it for 3 cows and 9 buffaloes, a string of mackerel, a wooden bench of ironwood, or even a hawk. It wasn't until offered a handful of rice that Hunchback grinned and agreed. People may call Hunchback foolish, but I believe he was a negotiation prodigy. He understood the specific value of his feathered fan and realized that trading it for a handful of rice was a wise choice—a brilliant and historic negotiation move in Vietnam.

Little ones will never forget the image of a young man living in the form of a coconut skull with all the features—eyes, nose, mouth—but without any limbs. However, through hard work and talent, Coconut Skull won the heart of Mr. Phu's daughter Ut, and in the end, the two married, living happily ever after.

Nguyen Hien holds the record as the youngest Trang Nguyen graduate in Vietnamese history. He passed the Trang Nguyen exam at the tender age of 13, earning the title of 'young Trang.' Orphaned and impoverished, Nguyen Hien and his mother sought refuge in the teachings of Buddhism. A compassionate monk guided Nguyen Hien in literacy. Gifted with intelligence, he excelled in his studies, even using fireflies placed in eggshells during dark nights when he had no candles. He serves as an exemplary figure for today's students, a source of inspiration and emulation.

Trong Thuy exploited the trust of My Chau and the overconfidence of King An Duong Vuong to swap the fake crossbow for the real one and bring it back to our country. As a result, our army suffered defeat, and the king had to send My Chau into exile. Upon discovering My Chau's betrayal, he killed her, and, following the Golden Turtle God, descended into the sea.

Hai Ba Trung raised the flag in a rebellion against the Han army. Trung Trac proclaimed herself queen, known as Queen Trung, the first reigning queen of Vietnam. Similar to China's Võ Tất Thiên as the only king, Vietnam takes pride in having Queen Trung as its first reigning queen.

Nguyen Du gained fame with the work 'The Tale of Kieu.' The tragic life of Thuy Kieu begins with Ma Giang Sinh selling her to Tu Ba. It can be said that the profession of a 'madam' originated from Nguyen Du's Kieu's Tale, and Tu Ba is considered the matriarch of this profession.

In the fairy tale of Tam Cam, embodying the triumph of goodness over evil, despite numerous attempts by Cam and her mother to harm her, Tam remains unscathed. Tam undergoes four transformations into a golden rooster, a peach tree branch, a bamboo frame, and a rice plant, yet miraculously survives each time. It's safe to say that Co Tam possesses divine qualities, akin to Sun Wukong in Journey to the West.