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Tet Reading

Tet, or the Lunar New Year, is the most significant festival in Vietnam, symbolizing spiritual renewal and family reunion. Preparations include cleaning homes and purchasing decorations, while traditions such as ancestor worship and giving lucky money reinforce cultural identity. The holiday emphasizes relaxation, community ties, and the preservation of heritage.

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Tet Reading

Tet, or the Lunar New Year, is the most significant festival in Vietnam, symbolizing spiritual renewal and family reunion. Preparations include cleaning homes and purchasing decorations, while traditions such as ancestor worship and giving lucky money reinforce cultural identity. The holiday emphasizes relaxation, community ties, and the preservation of heritage.

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Tet, or the Lunar New Year, is regarded as the most

significant and meaningful festival in Viet Nam. It does


not merely mark the beginning of a new year in the
lunar calendar but also represents a spiritual renewal
for individuals and families. In preparation for Tet,
people thoroughly clean and decorate their homes,
believing that this ritual helps sweep away misfortune
and invite prosperity and happiness. Streets and
markets become lively as families purchase peach
blossoms, kumquat trees, and other symbolic
decorations.

During the holiday itself, relatives from different places


return to their hometowns, turning Tet into a precious
time of family reunion. Ancestor worship is a vital part
of the celebration, reminding younger generations of
their roots and encouraging respect for family
traditions. One of the most well-known customs is
giving “li xi,” or lucky money, enclosed in red
envelopes, which is thought to bring good fortune and
success to children. In addition, people prepare and
share traditional dishes such as banh chung and pickled
vegetables, emphasizing the importance of hospitality
and cultural identity.

Tet is therefore not simply a break from daily routines


but also an occasion that combines relaxation, family
bonding, and the preservation of cultural heritage. It
strengthens community ties, nurtures hopes for the
future, and maintains a sense of continuity between the
past and the present

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