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“Tat nien” – a farewell to old year

“Tat nien” is a traditional practice of Vietnamese people in the last day of a lunar year, during which Vietnamese families gather for a meal, look back on the past year and get themselves ready for a new year.

Hanoi police struggle with traffic jams before Tet holiday

The Hanoi Traffic Police Division have arranged more task forces to regulate traffic and ensure road safety during the days before Lunar New Year 2004 (Tet).

Pet hotels in Hanoi fully booked during Tet Holiday 2024

5-star pet care services in Hanoi attract a large number of customers as Tet holiday approaches.

2,024 drones in Hanoi sky during rehearsal for Lunar New Year's Eve

The capital city of Hanoi is expected to set a Southeast Asian record with a majestic light and sound performance supported by 2,024 unmanned aerial vehicles in the sky on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Nguyen Hue flower road attracts thousands of visitors on opening night

Decorated with many unique dragon models on the occasion of the Year of the Dragon, Nguyen Hue flower street in HCM City attracted thousands of people on the opening night.

Vietnamese spend billions of VND buying áo dài online for Tet holidays

Vietnamese have splashed tens of billions of đồng to purchase áo dài (traditional long dresses), the national costume, via e-commerce platforms to dress up for the coming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Nguyen Hue flower street given Tet makeover

Nguyen Hue walking street, one of the famous tourist sites in Ho Chi Minh City, has been given a flowery facelift as part of efforts to welcome in the Year of the Dragon ahead of its official opening on the evening of February 7.

Even in jail, the Tet spirit shines bright

Inmates will receive a holiday feast with bánh chưng, pork dishes and sweet treats.

New year, new hope for everyone

The bustling atmosphere of Tết can be seen overwhelming streets.

Hanoi gateways jammed as people return home for Tet

Many routes heading out of the capital are suffering from gridlock amid people leaving Hanoi to return to their hometowns for the seven-day Tet holiday starting on February 8.

Many shops and restaurants close for Tet

A number of restaurants and shops around Hanoi announced their temporarily closure on February 7, the 28th of the last lunar month, two days before lunar new year’s eve.

Hanoi to hold numerous activities to attract tourists during Tet

Hanoi authorities will organise numerous vibrant and appealing culture activities to attract visitors to the capital city during the 2024 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Spring flower festival opens in HCM City

The 44th spring flower festival kicked off at Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City on February 6 evening as part of the activities to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet) – the biggest and oldest festival in Vietnam.

Pork dishes flying high as families prepare for Tet

With Tet beginning this week, Vietnamese families are preparing tasty trays of food including bánh chưng, giò xào and canh bóng to delight each other and celebrate the year ahead.

HEINEKEN Vietnam brings a happy Tet to underprivileged communities

HEINEKEN Vietnam has been implementing “HEINEKEN Cares - Joining hands towards a happy and healthy Tet” program in collaboration with the Vietnam Red Cross Society.

Ho Chi Minh City decorated to prepare for Tet

To welcome in the Lunar New Year Ho Chi Minh City has been decorated with national flags, bulbs, flowers, and posters, giving roads around the city a touch of colour and bringing joy to local people as the festive season approaches.

Beautiful images of dragon mascot seen in Hue ancient city

As part of efforts to mark the Lunar New Year, dragon mascots have been installed at various locations across the central province of Thua Thien - Hue province, with the sites attracting a large number of people and tourists.

Hanoi Spring Book Fair to open in 10 days

Hanoi Book Street will remain open during the Tet holiday under the theme "Knowledge in Hand - Spring with a Thousand Blessings".

HCM City to add three fireworks displays in Binh Chanh, Cu Chi, Can Gio

In addition to the eight locations announced earlier for fireworks displays, HCM City will add another three locations for the 2024 Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration.

Southeast Asia’s biggest drone light show to mark start of Year of Dragon

A drone light show expected to set a Southeast Asian record is scheduled to take place by the side of Ho Tay (West Lake) in Hanoi on the eve of the Year of the Dragon on February 9.