HAPPY VIETNAMESE LUNAR NEW YEAR
2021
Tet is by far the biggest celebration in Vietnam. It’s time spent with family and friends that makes Tet so special. And one of the most important part of Tet holiday is red envelope -"Lì xì".
Each red envelopes is an answer for the question:" What is Tet?"
" TẾT LÀ BÌNH AN"- TET IS PEACE
Plants are intricately linked to Tết, and different plants represent different messages in the home. The most popular auspicious plants for Tet Holiday are Peach Blossom (in the north) ,Apricot Blossom (in the south) ,Kumquat tree, Daisy,... People also hang red envelopes with lucky money on plants and around their homes.
"TẾT LÀ ĐỦ ĐẦY"- TET IS FULLFILLMENT
The five-fruit tray (Mâm ngũ quả) is an integral part on every Vietnamese family’s altar during Tet. Five-fruit tray, like its name, is a tray with 5 different fruits of different colors, displayed in a careful and artistic way. Each fruit symbolizes 1 wish for New Year.
Besides, every family prepares a special tray of snack to offer guests, containing a variety candies, biscuits, jam, fruits; and roasted nuts are indispensible components of the tray.
"TẾT LÀ SUM VẦY"- TET IS REUNION
The most joyous part of Tet holiday, though, is the meals. Big family gather and celebrate by preparing and consuming special holiday food. Here are the 10 traditional Vietnamese food that you definitely should try during Tet.
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