Vietnam celebrates Tet with vibrant Lunar New Year events

Residents and visitors took part in lively street parades, dressed in festive costumes, and gathered to watch fireworks across the city. Public spaces were decorated with traditional ornaments, flowers, and lanterns, creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the celebrations.

A time for family and cultural traditions

Tet is the most important holiday in Vietnam, traditionally marked by family reunions, cultural performances, and public festivities welcoming the new lunar year. The occasion is also associated with traditional foods, ancestral rituals, and acts of goodwill intended to bring luck and prosperity in the coming year.

What is the Lunar New Year?

The Lunar New Year is a major cultural and traditional celebration based on the lunar calendar, marking the start of the new year in several Asian cultures. It is widely celebrated in countries such as China, Vietnam, South Korea, North Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia, as well as in communities across East and Southeast Asia. Each country has its own customs, foods, and traditions, but the holiday generally centres on family gatherings, symbolic decorations, special meals, and cultural performances intended to bring good fortune and happiness.