Colorful orchids at a flower market for Vietnamese in the Asian Garden in Little Saigon, Westminster, Orange County, California, USA. The event will last 23 days, starting on 15/1. Photo: Los Angeles Times

A man brings orchids to booths. According to Vietnamese culture, orchids symbolize noble origins and wealth. Photo: Orange County Register

Lyna Le, manager of Asian Garden commercial center, said about 40 traders were participating in the fair this year, twice last year. The event is expected to attract up to 100,000 visitors. Photo: Orange County Register

Two girls walk among stalls selling decorative items and colorful lanterns. The fair attracts not only local Vietnamese but also people from Southern California and Canada. Photo: Los Angeles Times

Gold monkey, the mascot of 2016, is favored by many customers. Photo: Orange County Register

Many Vietnamese in America still maintain the customs of going shopping for Tet, decorating their homes, wearing new clothes, eating confectionery and presenting lucky money in the New Year. Photo: Orange County Register

The colorful ornaments mean a lot of luck for the New Year. Photo: Orange County Register

Students at a school for Vietnamese in Ventura, California, wear traditional dress and perform dances and songs. Photo: Ventura County Star

Vietnamese people in Garden City, Finney county, Kansas organize a New Year lion dance. Photo: Telegram

Children performing at a concert in Raleigh. The Vietnamese community in North Carolina also celebrated the Lunar New Year on 31/1 and 1/2 in the city of Raleigh with traditional food, dancing, cultural performances and painting exhibitions. The event attracted more than 2,000 people. Photo: News and Observer

In Jacksonville, Florida, the Vietnamese celebrated Lunar New Year on 31/1 with activities such as dancing, singing, and making traditional dishes such as banh chung Tet, pork pie, pickled onions, nem chua. Photo: Jacksonville

A performance of Vietnamese people living in Jacksonville. Photo: Jacksonville

Women wear traditional dress and carry conical hats at the event. Photo: Jacksonville