Tet celebration always offers an intriguing experience for him, shared a correspondent from the UK with the Vietnam News Agency. The joyful atmosphere during Tet is unmistakable, whether in the cities or countryside. In preparation for the biggest holiday of the year, individuals and families are busy shopping for new clothes and gathering food and beverages. After a year of hard work, people return to their hometowns to celebrate Tet and reunite with their families. Tet represents the diverse Vietnamese culture, showcasing cuisine, music, art, and social interactions through various customs and practices like ancestor worship, the making of sticky rice cake (banh chung), first footing (xong dat), wearing traditional long dresses (ao dai), performing traditional music and songs about Tet and spring, and engaging in folk games. Moreover, Tet serves as an opportunity to strengthen relationships as families warmly welcome relatives, friends, colleagues, and neighbors as guests. Furthermore, Tet beautifully reflects the ecological culture of Vietnamese people, emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between individuals and the land. Typical Tet dishes such as melon seeds, pumpkin seeds, banh chung, pickled onions, fruit trays, and decorative flowers and plants like peaches, apricots, and kumquats further demonstrate this ecological culture. Additionally, the New Year tree planting festival is a remarkable Tet tradition, originating from Uncle Ho and continuously promoted by subsequent generations of Vietnamese leaders. It signifies the country’s commitment to preserving its agricultural culture and biodiversity. In conclusion, Tet is a festival that encapsulates the distinct characteristics of Vietnamese culture.
Art programme to welcome Lunar New Year’s Eve
NDO – A special art programme, bringing together many renowned and world-class artists from abroad, who are returning to Vietnam for the first time with their families to participate in the Lunar New Year’s Eve programme, which will be officially broadcasted on Vietnam Television (VTV) at 9:15 pm on January 24 (the Lunar New Year’s Eve).
“Japanese Culture Festival” opens in Da Nang city
NDO/VNA – The Da Nang Museum held the “Japanese Culture Festival” 2019 in the central city of Da Nang on March 10 to introduce the beauty of the culture, land and people of Japan to locals and visitors, thus contributing to the strengthening of cultural exchange between the two countries and bilateral friendship.
Hanoi woman spreads love for Ao Dai
Whenever wearing Vietnamese traditional long dress, ao dài, all Vietnamese women feel the special beauty and attractiveness of the costume. Ao Dai, for them, is not only a kind of dress but also a way to express their emotion and feeling. Let’s meet a Hanoi woman who shares a special love for Ao Dai!
Tet comes early to border soldiers
The organization of early Tet celebration for officials and soldiers away from home on the occasion of Lunar New Year is an encouragement for them to feel secure in accomplishing their tasks.
Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 opens
NDO – The Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 officially opened at the Tam Coc – Bich Dong Tourism Area and Trang An Ecotourism Area, in the northern province of Ninh Binh on June 9.
