“Trau Canh Phuong” (betel and areca like a phoenix)

From long time ago, betel and areca have been the famous topic in poet, fairytale in Vietnam about the faithfulness in love and family’s happiness.
Chewing betel is not only a habit or custom in Vietnam, but it is also a typical cultural feature in Vietnam. In Vietnamese wedding or engagement, betel and areca are the crucial gifts that represent for faithfulness in love. It also becomes a special bond connecting the groom and the bride and a wish for them to live happily ever after.