Lunar New Year, known as Tet in Vietnam, is a time of joy and celebration. Families clean their homes, cook special dishes, and visit temples to pray for good fortune.
Traditional foods like banh chung (sticky rice cake) and pickled onions are enjoyed during Tet. Families gather for reunion meals and exchange wishes for a prosperous new year.
Red and gold decorations adorn houses and streets during Tet. People give lucky money in red envelopes to children and elders. Dragon dances and fireworks light up the night sky.
Visiting relatives and paying respects to ancestors are important customs during Tet. Many people wear new clothes and decorate altars with offerings of fruit and flowers.
Tet lasts for several days, with each day holding special significance. On the first day, people refrain from sweeping to avoid sweeping away good luck. The second day is for visiting friends.
As the Lunar New Year approaches, the streets come alive with markets selling flowers, peach blossoms, and kumquat trees. These symbols of luck and prosperity are essential for Tet celebrations.