Lunar New Year in Vietnam reflects the enduring cycle of life and the human aspiration for harmony between Heaven, Earth, and Humankind.

Lunar New Year (Tet) is the largest festival in Vietnam's traditional celebrations.

It symbolises the relationship between humans and nature, deeply rooted in agricultural culture; the bond in families and villages in the spirit of community; and the sacred, profound beliefs in spiritual life.

Tet also represents the connection between heaven, earth, humans, and deities. From the perspective of the relationship between humans and nature, Tet is aligned with the cycle of the universe, represented by the changing seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. This holds special significance for a society where the economy is still predominantly based on agriculture.

For farmers, Tet is also a time to honour deities associated with the prosperity or loss of the harvest, such as the Earth God, Rain God, Thunder God, Water God, and Sun God.

It is a moment to express gratitude towards the animals, plants, and elements that have supported and sustained them, from the rice grains to the cattle, livestock, and poultry, during the course of the year.

Every year, as Tet approaches, Vietnamese people, regardless of their profession or where they are, eagerly look forward to returning to their homes for the three days of Tet.

It is a time for practising the tradition of worshipping ancestors, reliving cherished memories from childhood, and experiencing the warmth of family reunions.

"Going home for Tet" is not just a simple journey, it is a pilgrimage to one's roots, to the place where they were born and raised.

For the Vietnamese, Tet is a time for reunion and togetherness, where family and community ties are strengthened, creating shared values across society.

Tet is also a time to reunite with those who have passed away. On the evening of the 30th, just before the New Year’s Eve, families light incense to invite the spirits of ancestors and deceased loved ones to join them for a meal and celebrate Tet together.

In every Vietnamese household, the ancestor altar holds significant importance. During Tet, the altar is a symbol of respect and remembrance for ancestors and deceased loved ones, with carefully selected five-fruit trays and offerings of traditional foods that the departed once enjoyed.

Throughout the Tet period, the incense smoke on the ancestor altar merges with the sacred atmosphere of the universe, bringing family members closer together than ever before.

After Tet, life begins a new cycle, and people return to their everyday routines, carrying the warmth and love of family from the Tet days to face the joys and challenges of the year ahead.

Vietnamese people believe that the joyous first days of the year signal a prosperous year ahead. The passing of the old year leaves behind bad luck, and the new year brings hope and optimism.

If the previous year was lucky, that luck is believed to carry over into the next. In this sense, Tet is a day filled with optimism and hope for the future.

PM visits public security, national defence units on duty during Tet

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to units under the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the Ministry of National Defence (MoD) on January 27 (the 28th day of the last lunar month), which are on duty during the Tet festival.

Saitama Vietnamese Tet Festival 2025 imbued with national cultural identity

The Saitama Vietnamese Tet Festival 2025 takes place at Kanezuka Park - Omiya, Saitama Prefecture, from January 25 to 26.

Nationwide cultural festivities welcome Tet 2025

As the Lunar New Year 2025 (Tet) approaches, vibrant cultural, artistic, and recreational activities are taking place nationwide, showcasing traditional customs and creating festive vibes for locals and tourists alike.

Tet atmosphere overwhelms Bac Giang

BAC GIANG - As the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025 approaches, Bac Giang province is bathed in the vibrant colours of spring. Streets, rural roads, and residential areas across the province are beautifully adorned with flags and flowers, creating a festive atmosphere. Families are busily preparing for the festival, hoping for a year filled with prosperity and peace.

Chairman of Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Viet Oanh extends Tet greeting to Chinese Embassy and AEON MALL Vietnam Co., Ltd.

BAC GIANG - On January 23, Nguyen Viet Oanh, Chairman of the Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee (PPC) visited and extended Tet wish to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Vietnam He Wei along with officials and staff of the Chinese Embassy and AEON MALL Vietnam Company Limited.

Leaders pay respects to late President Ho Chi Minh on Tet occasion

A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, the State President, the National Assembly (NA), the Government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee paid floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on January 23 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025.