Vietnamese New Year Facts - Tet Nguyen Dan Celebration and Festival

Tet Nguyen Dan - Vietnamese Lunar New Year

Tet Nguyen Dan (also called as Tet) is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Tet is the most popular and important festival and holiday in Vietnam. Tet or Vietnamese New Year is celebrated on the same day as Chinese New Year and it lasts for 3 to 7 days. It takes place from the very first day of the Lunar calendar (around late January or early February).

Preparation for Tet starts many days before New Year’s Day. Families save money, store many food and plan far in advance for these special events. Many Vietnamese prepare for Tet by cleaning the house and cooking special holiday foods. Some people paint their houses to give it a new look. They also buy new clothes and pay off all debts before the New Year. The color red, symbolizing happiness and good luck is seen everywhere.