Just three days after being posted, a video of a 94-year-old grandfather joyfully dancing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren during Tet has garnered 9.5 million views on social media.

As Tet fills social media feeds with festive moments, videos showcasing family reunions, toasts to the new year, lucky money exchanges, and heartfelt wishes have drawn significant attention.

One of the most beloved clips this season is an 11-second TikTok video featuring an elderly man with silver hair dancing alongside his grandchildren.

A simple yet priceless Tet moment

With the caption "Our big family celebrating Tet 2025 with our 94-year-old grandfather," the video captures a delightful scene of the elderly man dancing effortlessly with his loved ones to a popular tune.

The short clip has received 42,000 likes and hundreds of comments from viewers who were touched by the simplicity and warmth of the moment.

Social media users expressed admiration for the elderly man’s enthusiasm:

"Grandfather doesn’t miss a beat!"

"He’s truly the pillar of the family. Seeing him so strong is a blessing."

"Nothing is better than family gatherings during Tet."

"With a fun-loving grandpa like this, the whole family must feel so free and happy!"

The person behind the viral video is Ly Thuy Ha from Tuyen Quang, who shared more details about this special moment.

Grandfather’s Tet tradition: A symbol of family unity

The elderly man in the video is Dao Dinh Bong, 94 years old, from Tuyen Quang. The video was filmed on the morning of the first day of Tet, as family members gathered at his home to offer their new year greetings.

“It wasn’t planned at all,” Thuy Ha recalled. “We were at our grandfather’s house for Tet celebrations, recording TikTok videos together. He saw us dancing and started swaying along.

The children then invited him to join in, and we never expected such a simple moment to gain so much attention!”

Thuy Ha and her family were overwhelmed by the video’s popularity. Each time she watches it, she feels deeply touched knowing that her grandfather, at 94 years old, is still healthy and able to enjoy life with his family.

“Since my grandmother passed away two years ago, he has been very lonely. That’s why moments like this, where he is happy and full of life, mean so much to us,” she shared.

A grandfather’s love and legacy

To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Grandfather Bong is both a respected patriarch and a loving elder. Though he has always been a strict yet caring figure, his deep love for his family is evident in everything he does.

A veteran and war invalid, he receives a monthly government pension, which he carefully saves not for himself, but to give lucky money to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren every Tet.

“My grandfather has six children (two sons, four daughters). My mother is his second daughter. Right now, he has around 20 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Each year before Tet, he counts the exact number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren to ensure he has enough lucky money envelopes for everyone. Seeing us all lined up, eagerly waiting to receive our Tet blessings, is one of the most cherished moments in our family,” Ha shared.

Still strong and independent at 94

At 94 years old, Grandfather Bong remains physically strong and mentally sharp. He takes care of himself without assistance and even helps his family with household chores and gardening.

In his words of wisdom to his descendants, he always emphasizes the importance of education and hard work.

To Thuy Ha, her grandfather is both a guardian figure and the thread that keeps their family connected.

Each Tet, his home becomes the central gathering place, where all family members reunite to celebrate together.

“As a tradition, on the morning of the first day of Tet, both maternal and paternal family members gather at my grandfather’s home for a family meal before heading out to visit other relatives.

It’s not something we are obligated to do, but simply a heartfelt custom that has become an unspoken rule -because as long as he is with us, we will always come home for Tet,” she said.

Thanh Minh

Photos & Video: Thuy Ha