Yes, Vietnamese people do celebrate Lunar New Year. This holiday is often mistaken as only Chinese New Year and that is simply not true. Did you know that Vietnamese, Koreans, Thai, and more celebrate this beautiful holiday?
Tet is one of our favorite times of the year. This means on Sunday we will clean our house and sweep out any negative energy to bring in good fortune on February 1. We'll pray and eat in honor of our ancestors.
One of my favorite memories is watching my dad light red firecrackers in front of our house to scare away bad spirits. I'm sure all of our neighbors in the 1980s were wondering what the heck we were doing lighting firecrackers in the morning.
Married folks hand out "lai see" (red envelopes) to the special kids in their life. The more generous you are, the more good fortune you will receive.
I look forward to eating banh chung (a vietnamese savory tamale wrapped in banana leaf), glass noodles with shitake and chicken, and lots of tangerines.
If you're wondering what the kids wear to celebrate their heritage, it's our traditional Ao Dai. Here's a photo of our kids proud to show off their Vietnamese threads at the Tet festival at the Seattle Center. If you are interested in purchasing one for yourself, find a Vietnamese tailor in your town. I wouldn't recommend buying one online because it is a fitted tunic and exact measurements are needed.
If you live the Bay Area, there are quite a few celebrations to enjoy.
Wishing you a bright and beautiful new year. Go get 'em, Tiger! #tet #lunarnewyear #yearoftiger
If you're wondering what the kids wear to celebrate their heritage, it's our traditional Ao Dai. Here's a photo a few years back at the Tet festival at the Seattle Center. It's time for us to shop for new ones as they've outgrown their outfits already.
Wishing you a bright and beautiful new year. Go get em Tiger!
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