By Alina @ TLY
Vietnamese Women's Day, October 20, marks the 1930 founding of the Vietnam Women's Union, and it's become a day for honoring the women in your life with a thoughtful gift. At Ten Lei Yen we think bird's nest works well for the occasion because it comes in three clear tiers — 5A, Red Label, and Blue Label, all in 250 g boxes — so you can match the gift to the relationship and the moment.
Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20) began in 1930 with the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union, and today it honors mothers, wives, sisters and colleagues. Our 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), and Blue Label Supreme runs 9.6-11.4 g (22-26 pieces). As a rule of thumb, 5A suits a colleague or a first gift, Red Label suits close family, and 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's no risk in buying ahead.
Regular price
$800
Sale price
$725
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.
Which tier fits the person you're gifting?
We sell 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 good 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.
If you'd like to go deeper on choosing between tiers, our Bird's Nest Grades Explained guide is the place to start, and How to Choose Edible Bird's Nest as a Gift covers general gifting etiquette. You can browse all three tiers in our Blue Label, Red Label, and 5A collections.
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