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Unique lucky money envelopes available for Tet

The tradition of giving “Li xi”, known in English as “lucky money”, in envelopes is one of the most anticipated Tet customs, especially among children. 

A peaceful Hanoi on first day of lunar New Year

Unlike ordinary days, Hanoi turns tranquil on the first day of the lunar Year of Rat.

Tet comes early to border soldiers

The organization of early Tet celebration for officials and soldiers away from home on the occasion of Lunar New Year is an encouragement for them to feel secure in accomplishing their tasks.

Ginger jam makes Tet warm

The ginger ‘jam’ made in Kim Long Ward, Hue City, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, stands out for its authenticity and absence of additives. 

Tet fruit tray, indispensible part of Vietnamese culture

A “Mam Ngu Qua” or five-fruit tray is indispensable for each Vietnamese family among the numerous offerings required to decorate ancestral altars during the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

“Xong Dat” – A cherished Lunar New Year tradition

Passing down through generations and continued with equal enthusiasm today, “Xong dat” (first footing), a Tet tradition in Vietnam, has always been associated with hopes for a fruitful year ahead.

Popular Lunar New Year traditions in Vietnam

The festival which best epitomises Vietnam's cultural identity is the Lunar New Year or Tet, with a lot of meaningful customs and traditional special foods.

Tet in a Hanoi family: Out with the old, in with the new

Tet is a magic time when ancient customs and beliefs live on, Thuy Duong tell us about how a family in Hanoi celebrates a typical traditional Tet.

What to know about Tet holiday in Vietnam?

You should know do's and don'ts to avoid awkward moments in Vietnam during Tet celebration.

Tet of ethnic groups

The Vietnamese nation has 54 ethnic groups. Each group has its own culture, customs, language, lifestyle, costumes, and celebrations. The ways they celebrate Tet, the lunar New Year, add color to the Vietnamese culture.

Spring on Hanoi’s street

Every year when spring comes around, the new season air creeps into small alleys, and every corner of Hanoi. 

Spring Calligraphy Festival keeps a fine tradition alive

Calligraphy couplets were an indispensable part of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year in the past. 

Pickled onions add flavour to Tet feast

A Tet (Lunar New Year) feast is often a carefully prepared and extravagant event held to hope for a prosperous year. 

Five Tet theme picture-taking hotspots in Hanoi

Phung Hung mural street, Hang Ma, Nhat Tan peach garden are among five favorable options for perfect Instagrammable photos.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter hosts various cultural activities to greet new spring

The Management Board of Hanoi’s Old Quarter launched a series of activities at Kim Ngan Temple at Hoan Kiem district’s 42-44 Hang Bac Street on January 18 to greet the new spring and the Lunar New Year (Tet).

The joy and hope of Tet

If you visit or live in Vietnam anytime between mid-December until late February, you'll find yourself surrounded by the never-ending festive mood.

Theatres put on array of dramatic performances during Tet

Drama enthusiasts in HCM City have never had it so good. With eight new plays staged by seven theatres running two shows per day during the Lunar New Year or Tet festival, they are spoiled for choice.

Images of old Tet recreated in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Displays of Tet from bygone eras have been reimagined at the Kim Ngan Communal House on Hang Bac street in Hanoi as a way of celebrating the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Hanoi's streets hit by severe traffic congestion as Tet draws near

Many of the streets throughout Hanoi are suffering from gridlock as a result of heavy traffic as the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches.

Tet decorations spring up on streets across HCM City

With the countdown to the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, in its final days many streets throughout HCM City can be seen bearing incredible festive decorations including colourful national flags, bulbs, flowers, and numerous slogans.