Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year)

Tết, or Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is Vietnam’s most important celebration marking the arrival of spring and the new lunar calendar year, usually around late January or early February. It celebrates family, renewal, and ancestors, with traditions like cleaning homes, offering prayers at altars, and preparing special foods. The holiday lasts several days, filled with festivities, fireworks, and cultural performances. Tết also features the giving of lucky money (li xi) and decorating with peach blossoms or kumquat trees. It symbolizes renewal, hope, and honoring traditions, fostering a sense of community and renewal for the year ahead.