Collection: Vietnamese Lunar New Year

Vietnamese Lunar New Year, known as Tết Nguyên Đán, is the most significant and cherished celebration in Vietnamese culture. It marks the arrival of spring and is a time for family reunions, paying respects to ancestors, and welcoming a new beginning. The festivities typically last for about a week, with preparations starting weeks in advance. Homes are adorned with colorful decorations, ancestral altars are meticulously arranged, and traditional foods like bánh chưng (sticky rice cake), bánh dày (round sticky rice cake), and pickled vegetables are prepared. During Tết, families visit temples to pray for good fortune and health, exchange well wishes and gifts, and partake in various cultural activities such as dragon dances, fireworks, and traditional games. The atmosphere is filled with joy, hope, and the spirit of renewal as people bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with optimism and enthusiasm.