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Update news traditional Tet

New TV shows on women and family values air during Tet

Women, love and family values are the themes of new TV shows on HCM City Television that will begin to air during the Lunar New Year or Tet, which begins on January 24.

Cultural programmes to feature traditional Tet at Hue Imperial Citadel

A series of special cultural programmes recalling the atmosphere of traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) will take place at former Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien Hue from January 17-31.

Le Mat brings a traditional Tet to thousands

A Hanoi-based group keen on preserving the ancient values of communal houses will host its annual gathering featuring various traditional customs celebrating the Lunar New Year Festival on January 26&27 in the capital.

Historic market prepares for busy Tet after year-long upgrade

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 90-year-old Binh Tay Market in District 6 is busier than ever weeks before the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday season. 

Thang Long Palace opens for Tet

A wide range of cultural activities to reveal the depth of traditional Tet celebrations will take place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel from today. The programmes for children will run until Saturday.

Traditional festival to welcome in Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Traditional Tet rituals will be showcased from today to February 15 at the Ministry of Culture spring festival in Ha Noi.

Non-explosive firecrackers cause explosion of debate

 VietNamNet Bridge – The authorities may permit residents to use "non-explosive fireworks" during the coming Tet (Lunar New Year).

Traditional Tet preferred by everyone in Viet Nam

Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers for their favourite memories of Tet holidays and questioned what they think of the suggestion that the country should celebrate Tet under the solar calendar instead of the lunar one.