Cultural customs of Vietnamese on first day of Tet Holiday

 The ancient saying that “The first day of Lunar New Year is Father’s Tet; the second is Mother’s Tet; the third is Teacher’s Tet” is one of the most popular idioms of the Vietnamese about Tet. Traditionally, the Tet, especially the first day of Lunar New Year, is always a special occasion for family gathering. No matter where they are, what financial condition they are in, most of Vietnamese wish to return to their homes, burning concern to commemorate the ancestors, offering the best wishes to the family’s members. It’s cultural beauty of the Vietnamese on Tet days, which have been still maintained by many families across the country.

 

On Tet occasion, the ancestral  altars are always given much care

Taking photos wit apricot blossoms

Children wish the elderly good health and longevity

Family’s members offer incense to ancestors, inviting them to be with family on Tet days and bless all members in family

Children receive lucky money and wishes from the elderly

Children are happy with new clothes

Family members gather for family’s first meal on Tet days

Receiving the first New Year’s caller.

Visiting graves on New Year is one of Vietnamese tradition, showing affection towards the origin.

 

Cultural customs of Vietnamese on first day of Tet Holiday