Celebrating Tet Viet-Tet Pho 2024: A Vibrant Tribute to Vietnamese Lunar New Year Traditions
The Tet Viet-Tet Pho 2024 program, titled “Vietnamese Tet – Old Quarter Tet 2024,” has officially commenced at the Kim Ngan communal house in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District. Organized by the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter, this event aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Tet (Lunar New Year) through traditional rituals and activities unique to Hanoi and the Northern Delta.
Key rituals featured in the program include the solemn procession to present offerings at the communal house gate, the Ceremony to declare the Thanh Hoang and worship the Craft Ancestors, and the Ceremony of erecting the Neu tree. These age-old practices have been meticulously adapted to provide attendees with an authentic Tet experience.
The procession began at the Heritage House on 87 Ma May Street, winding its way through the charming streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter before culminating at the Kim Ngan communal house. Over 300 participants joined the procession, with 200 devoted worshipers, predominantly from the younger generation, leading the way.
Participants donned traditional attire, with those performing the ceremony wearing the elegant ao tac (wide-sleeved shirt) and others in the ao tay chen (short-sleeved dress). The highlight, however, was the ao ngu than (traditional five-panel dress), which added a touch of timeless grace to the event.
Beyond the rituals, the program featured engaging folk activities like building bamboo trees, wrapping cakes, and showcasing craft village products, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in Vietnam’s artisanal traditions.
- By Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
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