By Alina @ TLY
Vietnamese Women's Day, October 20, marks the 1930 founding of the Vietnam Women's Union, and it has become a day for honoring the women in one's life with a thoughtful gift. Bird's nest works well for this occasion because it comes in three clear tiers — 5A, Red Label, and Blue Label, all in 250 g boxes — so the gift can be matched to the relationship and the moment.
Key Takeaways
- Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20) began in 1930 with the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union and today honors mothers, wives, sisters, and colleagues.
- TLY's three bird's nest tiers are 5A (entry), Red Label (standard), and Blue Label (premium) — all sold in 250 g boxes.
- 5A runs about 8.1-8.9 g per piece (28-31 pieces per box); Red Label Super Dried runs 7.8-8.6 g (29-32 pieces); Blue Label Supreme runs 9.6-11.4 g (22-26 pieces).
- Match the tier to the relationship: 5A suits a colleague or a first gift, Red Label suits close family, Blue Label suits a mother or a milestone.
- Order early enough that the box arrives before October 20 — dry nest keeps 2-3 years in its sealed pouch, so there is no rush risk in buying ahead.
The History Behind October 20
Vietnamese Women's Day traces back to October 20, 1930, when the Vietnam Women's Union was founded during a pivotal period in Vietnam's modern history. Unlike International Women's Day on March 8, October 20 is a distinctly Vietnamese observance, and it has grown into a day when families, colleagues, and friends set aside time to recognize the women around them — often with flowers, a shared meal, or a gift.
Choosing a Tier for Who You're Gifting
TLY sells bird's nest in three grades, and each one fits a different kind of gift. 5A is the entry tier: a clean, straightforward box that works well for a colleague, a teacher, or anyone you're gifting for the first time. Red Label is the standard tier, a step up in piece size and a common choice for close family — a sister, an aunt, a longtime friend. Blue Label is the premium tier, with the largest, most consistent pieces, and it suits a mother, a milestone birthday, or any gift meant to carry real weight. All three come in the same 250 g box size, so the difference is in the grade and piece count, not the format.
What's Actually in the Box
Piece size and count vary by tier. 5A pieces run about 8.1-8.9 g each, with 28-31 pieces per 250 g box. Red Label Super Dried pieces run 7.8-8.6 g, with 29-32 pieces per box. Blue Label Supreme pieces run larger, at 9.6-11.4 g each, with 22-26 pieces per box — fewer pieces because each one is bigger. A standard serving is 3-5 g of dry nest, while a whole-nest bowl — one whole piece — gives about 2-4 standard servings, so even a 5A box holds a meaningful number of servings for the recipient to enjoy over time.
Presentation and Timing
Bird's nest already arrives well packaged, so gifting it usually just means choosing the right box and giving it with a card or a short note about the occasion. If you're gifting alongside a meal or a family gathering, hand it over before or after eating rather than mid-meal, the way most gifts are given in Vietnamese households. Because dry nest keeps 2-3 years properly stored, there's no need to buy right before October 20 — ordering one to two weeks ahead avoids any shipping-time pressure and still arrives well within the gift's shelf life.
Explore More
For a deeper look at choosing between tiers, see our Bird's Nest Grades Explained guide, and for general gifting etiquette, see How to Choose Edible Bird's Nest as a Gift. Browse all three tiers in our Blue Label, Red Label, and 5A collections.
