Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebrations

Vietnamese Lunar New Year, known as Tết Nguyên Đán, marks the arrival of spring based on the lunar calendar, typically in late January or early February. Celebrated with family reunions, elaborate feasts, and ancestral offerings, it emphasizes renewal and hope. People decorate their homes with peach blossoms, kumquat trees, and red banners for good luck. Traditional activities include giving red envelopes with money, cooking special dishes like bánh chưng (sticky rice cake), and paying respects at family altars. The festival fosters cultural heritage, community bonds, and shared renewal as families welcome the new year with optimism.