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Ancient peach growing village in Hai Phong prepares for Tet rush

Following the recent warm weather conditions, peach trees throughout Dong Du village in the northern city of Hai Phong have begun to bloom, promising to bring a bumper harvest season to local peach growers.

Bank liquidity abundant ahead of Tet

Though Tet (Lunar New Year) is approaching with rising capital demands, the liquidity of the banking system is abundant, helping interest rates in the inter-bank market drop sharply, industry insiders said.

 

Overseas Vietnamese feel Tet’s warmth far from home

Returning home to be with your family for Tet (Lunar New Year) is a wonderful feeling, but not all Vietnamese people working and studying overseas can come back for the festive season.

Spring in the air and the streets

The spring atmosphere is overwhelming Hanoi’s streets, from downtown to the outskirts.

Vietnamese people abroad gather for Tet

Vietnamese communities all over the world held separate gatherings on January 18 to celebrate the Tet (Lunar New Year), which falls on January 25.

Thang Long relic site hosts re-enactments of traditional Tet rituals

A range of traditional rituals for the Lunar New Year were re-enacted at the Thang Long imperial citadel relic site in Hanoi yesterday for audiences to witness a glimpse of what royal Tet celebrations were like in the past.

Tu Lien village bustles with trade ahead of Tet

The arrival of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, signals the arrival of a busy period for sellers operating in Tu Lien village in Tay Ho district of Hanoi.

Zoo workers prepare for Tet

Zoo workers in Hanoi are busy ahead of the Tet Holiday.

Commuters in Hanoi poised to face annual Tet gridlock

Streets throughout Hanoi have been hit with severe traffic congestion as increasing numbers of people take to the streets in order make preparations for the Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration.

Expensive imported flowers a hot item for Tet

As the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday is less than two weeks away, people in HCM City and across the country are opening their wallets to buy special ornamental plants and imported flowers to decorate their homes for the nation's biggest festival.

Carp-shaped food items popular snacks on Kitchen Gods Day

A range of carp-shaped snacks including sticky rice and jelly are proving to be popular food items ahead of the annual Kitchen Gods Day, which falls on the 23rd day of the final month of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Bac Giang – Lang Son Expressway open for free during Tet

For the next month to mark Tet (Lunar New Year), motorists can travel for free on the Bac Giang – Lang Son Expressway.

Traditional customs on show as Hue hosts Tet Festival

A wide range of cultural activities that relate to a traditional Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, got underway at Thuong Bac park in Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on January 15.

Calligraphy street in HCM City opens in countdown to Tet

A variety of calligraphy artists in HCM City have begun displaying their beautiful writings as Pham Ngoc Thach street has been transformed into a 'Street of Calligraphers' with many of the works bearing wishes of prosperity and happiness.

Van Thanh flower village in Da Lat gears up for Tet

With the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, fast approaching, farmers in Van Thanh flower village in Da Lat city are making their final preparations to bring their colourful flowers to the domestic market.

Traditional Tet revived at Hue citadel

The Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua-Thien Hue will be glowing with the atmosphere of traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) from January 17 – 31.

Home-made confectionery attract customers on Tet

Home-made sweets and cakes have become more popular for the Lunar New Year or Tet Holiday in Vietnam despite their quite high prices.

 

Khanh Hoa: Hundred-year-old copper casting village busy with Tet

Just a couple of weeks until Tet, the traditional Phu Loc Tay copper casting village in Dien Khanh district, Khanh Hoa province became more busy to keep up with the supply of goods to the market.

New music videos celebrate Tet

Pop star Ho Ngoc Ha features the theme of Spring, love and women in her latest music video (MV) that was released this week to welcome Tet (Lunar New Year), which begins January 25.

 

Tan Son Nhat airport packed as Tet nears

Thousands of people are causing havoc at Tan Son Nhat International Airport as large family groups welcome relatives returning home for the Lunar New Year. The pick-up zone at the international terminal is jammed even at night.