Tết (Vietnamese New Year)

Tết, or Vietnamese New Year, is the most important celebration in Vietnam, marking the arrival of spring and the lunar calendar’s new year, typically between late January and early February. It’s a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and welcoming new beginnings. People clean and decorate their homes, prepare traditional foods, and participate in cultural activities such as dragon dances and firecrackers. Tết is characterized by hopes for health, prosperity, and happiness in the year to come. The holiday fosters community spirit and respect for tradition, blending festive joy with meaningful rituals.