The beginning of a year eagerly starts as there are plenty of events and festivals waiting for you to explore on this S-shaped land. Springtime is a splendid occasion for you to celebrate the vibrant atmosphere in one of the most dynamic countries across South East Asia – Vietnam!
With countless wonderful events waiting for you to enthrall in, Lua Viet Tours presents you with various activities to do coming to Vietnam this Tet Holiday.
Decorate your Home & Go Shopping for Tet
Whenever it’s near the end of a year, every family gathers around to furnish their residence. Not only does every member clean corners of the house but decorating the house with traditional trees and flowers for the New Year is a must!
Decorations in red and yellow are usually the go-to ones for local to brighten up their house atmosphere!
Shopping for your home is one of the main task that most Vietnamese people, especially the moms would pay much regard to. If the Western countries have mistletoe on Christmas Eve, Vietnamese people have the Peach or Apricot Blossom to show signs of a vibrant holiday is coming on its way! Wandering on the street of Vietnam during Tet Holiday, take a closer look at the bustling markets, shops decorated with red and yellow colors, and flowers on both sides of the road.
Busy locals getting a glimpse at the flowers to buy for decoration of their home on Lunar New Year in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The signature of the North all the way to Hue indulges the beauty of Peach Blossom, whereas the South admires the glorious rays of Apricot Blossom. Each has its own significance, which exemplifies the lovely features of the people in the area.Tangerine is also a popular choice to shop for New Year in Vietnam as people believe in bringing fortune and luckiness to their own homes.
The signature of the North is Peach Blossom, whereas branches of the flowers are tied up and sell on the streets.
Countless Events Await
If you prefer to soak up the breezing atmosphere up on the hills, go to Sapa and pay a visit to the ethnic people homes to find out more about their customs and experience Tet traditional festivals more vividly. You better not miss out on seeing the blooming buckwheat flower season on Ha Giang plateau as its pleasant smell and enchanted landscapes will make you stay even longer!
What is a better way than a visit to the ethnic people homes to find out more about their customs and experience Tet traditional festivals more vividly.
In addition in celebrating this festive event, you can also embrace the cultural beauty of ethnic people by joining traditional festivals of the North. Here is the young people of H’mong are dancing eagerly.
As Hue Festival from January to March will bring out a festive atmosphere to all visitors through exciting activities, whereas the captivating ancient structures and the locals’ delicacies will satisfy your cultural thirst!
With amazing cultural experiences and influential performances. Don’t forget to visit Hue Festival 2024 to immerse in the great atmosphere of a festive season!
Join the upbeat crowd at a rooftop bar to enjoy a great time while indulging in some good food when you go to Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City. Or take a closeup at the magnificent fireworks display while admiring the view with the locals along the Han River banks.
In Da Nang where it occasionally held the International Fireworks Festival is an amazing hotspot to visit to this Tet Holiday!
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Prepare Traditional Cakes
Try preparing the sticky rice, with pork fillings and mung beans, wrapped in banana leaves symbolizing a meaningful holiday with the locals. This custom often takes a village to prepare and is still practiced today. Not only can you witness and make extremely perfect cakes with your own eyes, but you will be also enjoying the cozy atmosphere with the families here.
The locals gather around to wrap Banh Chung.
Some other Vietnamese dishes for the New Year include Xoi Gac (Red Sticky Rice); Mut Tet (Vietnamese Jam); Boiled Chicken; and Nem ran (Fried Spring Rolls). Altogether complete a feast, which marks the celebration of a new year.
>>>>> Check out some Cooking Class Tours here in Ho Chi Minh City to discover more about Vietnamese cuisine!
Sewing Ao Dai
On some special occasions like this particular New Year, people would sew new Ao Dai (traditional costume of Vietnam) with varied patterns to their personal liking. Wearing formal Ao Dai on New Year’s Day is not unusual at all! On the contrary, it is considered a custom to show gratitude towards the traditions. If you’re still wondering what to wear for this significant holiday, custom-made an Ao Dai to your own preference!
A foreign men wearing ao dai in Vietnam. Source: Vietnam’s People’s Army.
Make your way to Hoi An as the Ancient Town has a lot of cool things for you to try out, including making your own choice of dress or shoes in less than 5 hours! At night, you can freely explore the town and admire the colorful scenery while dropping lanterns on the river.
Enthralling in the magical nighttime in Hoi An by dropping lanterns on the riverbed.
Visit Pagodas/Ancient Temples for Luckiness
This is a yearly occasion where the descendants come to pay respect and gratitude. Besides offering incense, fruits, and flowers, and praying for blessings; this habitual activity is also where you could immerse in impressive Asian structures at ancient temples.
On Tet Holiday, people would usually go to the pagodas to pray for luck and good fortune in the New Year.
With various activities such as worshiping ancestors, offering incense to Buddha, and folk cultural activities… visitors can enjoy an enthusiastic atmosphere while able to visit beautiful structured temples on every cities across Vietnam!
