Tet Cheer Reaches 1.48 Million Poor Families in Vietnam
07:00 | 06/02/2025
On February 3, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs provided an update on social welfare measures for the Lunar New Year 2025. According to the report, more than 1.48 million poor and near-poor households have received support and Tet gifts, with a total value exceeding VND 786 billion.
Tet 2025 Tourism: Attracting Visitors with Unique Products and New Experiences
01:19 | 05/02/2025
During the Lunar New Year of 2025, Vietnam's tourism sector is witnessing a vibrant and bustling period across numerous destinations nationwide. A wide range of new tourism offerings are drawing both domestic and international visitors.
U.S. Ambassador Celebrates Tet, Close Ties with Vietnam
09:47 | 03/02/2025
“Hanoi is truly bustling in the days leading up to Tet, with streets crowded and people moving about in joyful anticipation,” shared US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper in an interview, just after navigating through some congested streets due to the Tet holiday. The Ambassador enthusiastically recounted his experiences.
Explore Vietnam's Tet Traditions at Duong Lam Village's Cultural Program
07:00 | 01/02/2025
The ancient village of Duong Lam in Hanoi’s Son Tay township is organizing a program named “Tet Lang Viet” (Tet in Vietnamese village) from January 18 to February 16 (the 19th day of the last lunar month to the 19th day of the first lunar month) to promote the value of the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.
French Ambassador Discovers the Beauty of Tet
13:03 | 31/01/2025
Olivier Brochet has served as the French Ambassador to Vietnam for over a year. This is his second Tet in Vietnam, allowing him to once again experience the festive atmosphere, with a mix of fascination, curiosity, and appreciation.
G4 Ambassadors Celebrate Lunar New Year with Vietnamese Song Performance
15:50 | 28/01/2025
The G4 ambassadors to Vietnam, representing Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland, performed the Vietnamese song "Nam qua đa lam gi" (What have we done this past year) alongside the Green Wind Choir in a music video filmed at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The video conveys their heartfelt New Year greetings for the Year of the Snake 2025.
Memories of Traditional Tet through the Lens of British Photographer
07:13 | 27/01/2025
In 1993, British photographer Andy Soloman visited Vietnam for the first time and experienced the Lunar New Year, known as Tet. During his journey, he explored cultural landmarks such as the flower market at Thong Nhat Park, the traditional firecracker village of Binh Da, and the vibrant firecracker festival in Dong Ky.
Foreigners Distribute Bottled Water to Tet Travelers
20:16 | 26/01/2025
To help ease the burden for those traveling home for Tet, on the morning of January 24, many foreigners along with young volunteers across Ho Chi Minh City organized the distribution of tens of thousands of bottled water, bread, and helmets along Do Muoi Street (formerly National Highway 1A) in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.
"Vietnam Gunma Festival 2024" Brings Vietnamese Culture to Japan
10:54 | 22/02/2024
The authorities of Japan’s Gunma prefecture have recently held a festival for Vietnamese there on the occasion of Vietnam’s Tet (Lunar New Year).
A Frenchman's Tet in Vietnam
08:28 | 19/02/2024
Despite his French nationality, Luc Mandret identifies himself as a Vietnamese. He feels excited about the holiday and the atmosphere of the last days of the year.
Tet On The Canvas: Artists in Vietnam Recreate the Zodiac In New Exhibition
21:30 | 20/01/2023
A collective of artists in Vietnam have created a two week long art exhibition, reflecting on the past twelve years through the signs of the Vietnamese Zodiac. Jason Law visited the event to speak to the people involved and check out what's on show.
Vietnamese in Australia Disappointed by the Absence of Cats During Tet
11:51 | 18/01/2023
Popular tourist attractions of the Sydney Lunar New Year celebration only mention the rabbit and not the cat. This makes the people of Vietnamese origin feel invisible.
Bringing Tet to the Spratly Archipelago
08:58 | 11/01/2023
There are less than two weeks until the Lunar New Year 2023. The officers and soldiers of Region 4 of the Navy are busy preparing ships and personnel to bring Tet goods to the army and people on the islands of the Spratly archipelago (Truong Sa).
Expats Look Forward to Return to Normal After Tet
01:21 | 14/02/2022
Expats are very happy that they could travel and meet during the Lunar New Year holiday, are hoping that caution accompanies the country's reopening
Strong People-To-People Links The Foundation For New Zealand - Vietnam Friendship
08:57 | 08/02/2022
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand spoke hightly of strong people-to-people links, saying it is the foundation for two countries' friendship.
Spring Fair Brings Tet Atmosphere to Vietnamese in Laos
16:43 | 28/01/2022
The fair, lasting through January 31, is intended to introduce the cultural identity of Vietnam, create a merry Tet atmosphere, and help both Vietnamese and Lao people prepare for the traditional festival.
Everything You Need to Know About Vietnam's Festive Kumquat Fruit
10:19 | 15/01/2022
During the days just before the Lunar New Year, it is easy to see motorbikes carrying all sorts of ornamental plants on the streets
Tet Specialties: How to Make Five Well-known Sugar-coated Fruits?
10:45 | 13/01/2022
Though both are called "mứt" in Vietnamese, unlike Western jam, which is in form of liquid, Vietnamese sugar-coated fruits are dried pieces of fruits or nuts.
Raising Funds and Hope: How NGOs Strive to Give Families a Happy Tet
15:22 | 28/12/2021
Thanks to such initiatives, a happier Tet is brought to the less fortunate lives across Vietnam.
Vietnamese German’s slap-up Lunar New Year meal
15:24 | 25/02/2021
Welcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) in a Western country where Asian ingredients are pretty hard to find, Thuy’s family managed to prep a Vietnamese traditional meal with iconic Tet dishes.
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