WHAT AND WHEN IS VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR 2024?

Vietnamese New Year, called Tet, is a very special celebration in Vietnam. It doesn’t have a fixed date like our New Year; instead, it changes each year, usually happening in late January or sometime in February.Tet lasts for about a week, starting from the last day of the old year to the first three days of the new year. It’s a time when families come together, clean and decorate their homes, and cook special foods. People also visit friends and family, give and receive lucky money, and wish each other well for the upcoming year.According to the lunar calendar, the 30th day of Tet in 2024 will fall on a Friday, February 9, 2024, and the 1st day of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon (Giáp Thìn), will be on Saturday, February 10, 2024. In the Year of the Dragon, Giáp Thìn, it will begin on February 10, 2024, and end on January 28, 2025, in the Gregorian calendar.Tet is all about starting fresh, and it’s a happy time filled with traditions and celebrations.

THE STORY BEHIND THE CELEBRATION OF VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR

Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet, is the biggest celebration in Vietnam. The story behind Tet is a mix of legends and historical traditions.

Family Reunion Legend behind Vietnamese New Year Celebration:

Farmers and New Year:

Respecting Ancestors - Vietnamese New Year:

Kitchen God Tradition:

Fresh Start with a Vietnamese New Year:

Fun Celebrations:

Tet is a time for family, happiness, and hopes for a great year ahead. It’s a big deal in Vietnam, and everyone comes together to celebrate.