A Simple Yet Priceless Gift for Parents: The Power of a Family Meal this Vu Lan Festival

A simple meal can create valuable moments for both parents and children during this Vu Lan season. (Source: Freepik and Pexel)

A modest family meal filled with overflowing love

Thanh Hương (30 years old, An Giang)

For many years away from home, I only knew how to bury myself in work. During holidays, I usually sent money to my parents, considering it a way to express my affection. But then, on a chance visit home, I realized how many precious moments I had missed with my family.

On the evening of that visit, my mother prepared my favorite dishes: braised pork, winter melon soup, and a sour and sweet papaya salad. Watching her diligently shredding the meat, I suddenly realized how much she had aged. She tried to chew, but her eyes kept glancing at me, shining with indescribable happiness. At that moment, my heart stirred, and I understood my mother’s heart.

From that moment on, I knew that I should spend more time with my family. During relaxed weekends, I will take the time to visit my parents and cook with my mother more often because I understand that tight hugs and warm smiles are the most precious gifts I can give to her.

I realized that life is not just about work. Family is where I find peace and where I can return to after the hustle and bustle of life.

Mother only needs her children by her side, understanding and sharing the little things every day. (Source: Freepik)

Thu Uyên (27 years old, Ho Chi Minh City)

When I was little, every time I received praise from my teachers, I would demand that my mother take me out for fried chicken. Growing up, I thought that showing gratitude to my parents meant treating them to expensive meals at fancy restaurants. I believed that only intricate dishes prepared by famous chefs were worthy of my parents’ hard work.

However, during a heart-to-heart conversation, my mother gently said to me: “I know you want to give me the best. But for me, happiness is not about extravagant meals; it’s about the moments when our family gathers together in our cozy home. I would be happier if we could cook simple meals together.” From then on, I realized that modest family meals are the most meaningful gifts I can give to my parents.

The moment of cooking together is the sweetest. (Source: Pexel)

Suggestions for charging your “love battery” this Vu Lan season

Parents are like the sun, silently shining from behind to provide support and trying to shine as brightly as possible to light our path. But the sun rises and sets, and the rays fade. No matter how busy or tired you are, this Vu Lan season, take the time to show your sincere care and concern by sharing delicious meals with your parents. These meals are not just the sweetest gifts but also opportunities to unite family members to share joys and sorrows.

It is also a time to listen to our parents’ words of wisdom and feel the warmth of family love.

Let ShopeeFood accompany you in expressing your love to your parents this Vu Lan season with meals that bring everyone together.

As Vu Lan approaches, the family gathers around a delicious vegan meal. The aroma of mushroom soup blends with the sweet taste of carrots, creating a delicate dish. Crispy vegan pancakes dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce or tofu in a rich tomato sauce… Each dish has its unique flavor, but they all share the same love.

This warm vegan meal is not just a tasty treat but also a profound way to show gratitude to our parents. Understanding this, ShopeeFood offers you a voucher for up to VND 100,000 off so that your family can enjoy wonderful vegan dishes during this Vu Lan season!

And, most especially, it’s the time spent together, creating meaningful moments with family and loved ones, “recharging” each other with love and warmth.