'Marrying a Vietnamese woman is not simply connecting with an individual but connecting your soul with an entire clan', Mr. Ray Kuschert told the story of 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do' when marrying a Vietnamese woman.
Author Ray Kuschert and his wife at their wedding in Binh Duong in 2021 - Photo: NVCC
"Consequences" of marrying a Vietnamese woman
Eating out is also quite a hassle. Like every other Vietnamese family, my wife’s family has carbohydrate-rich meals with lots of rice. And for an overweight Australian like me, that’s a challenge, it seems like every time I visit my wife’s family, I gain weight.Rice is a popular dish in almost every Vietnamese meal - Photo: M.THUONG
The wedding of Mr. Ray Kuschert (Australian) and Ms. Vu Thi Loan was performed according to Vietnamese rituals - Photo: NVCC
Marrying a Vietnamese woman: not just a personal bond
I know every family is different and it is impossible to generalize Vietnamese culture by looking at one family. I am sure that many foreigners have had very different experiences than I have, both happy and sad, but overall, I feel truly fortunate to have been accepted and treated with kindness by people who care and love me. My new family, especially my wonderful mother-in-law, has helped me understand Vietnamese culture more deeply and for that I am forever grateful. I have learned that marrying a Vietnamese woman is not simply a commitment to an individual but a connection of your soul to an entire family. It is a union woven alive with rituals, cuisine, values and love that goes beyond “just two people”. For anyone who is integrated into this culture, open your heart to experience, immerse yourself in the teachings, accept the cultural rituals. You have the heart of a Vietnamese, and that heart will take you to the core of the culture - a vibrant world that you will forever be grateful to call your own.Tuoitre.vn
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