“Tet” festival

2025

year of the snake

Tết, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is a joyful celebration of
family, renewal, and tradition.
It marks the start of spring and a fresh beginning filled with hope, luck, and prosperity.

25-2 February 2025

A New Year, A Fresh Beginning

A cherished time to gather with loved ones, honor ancestors,
and embrace new opportunities.
Through vibrant customs, festive foods, and heartfelt wishes,
Tết brings the spirit of unity and renewal to every home.

the festival aims to promote

Reunion

Gratitude

Prosperity

New Beginnings

Rooted in Tradition, Blooming with Hope

Tết is not only the transition between the old and new year,
but also a time for families to preserve and
pass down cherished cultural values.

From gathering to make
Bánh Chưng

Wrapped in green leaves and filled with sticky rice,
mung beans, and pork, bánh chưng is a symbol of the Earth
and the Vietnamese people's deep gratitude.

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exchanging Red Envelopes (Lì xì) filled with wishes of luck

Lì xì symbolizes the sharing of luck, love, and blessings. Elders give red envelopes to children and younger relatives, wishing them health, happiness, and success in the new year.

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to Quiet moments of reflection at ancestral altars or pagodas

During Tết, many families visit ancestral altars or local pagodas to light incense, offer prayers, and express gratitude. These quiet moments are filled with meaning — honoring the past, seeking peace, and welcoming hope for the year ahead.

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each tradition carries deep meaning.
They connect the past with the future and inspire hope for a peaceful,
prosperous new year.

25-2 February 2025

Highlights of tet

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