Lunar New

YearDuy Nguyen

ESL II

What is Lunar New Year?

• The greatest annual holiday and festival in Vietnam.

• Lunar calendar:- Based on the moon.- About one month later than the normal calendar.

• Opportunity for people to reunite with their families and give, as well as receive good wishes.

Who “eats” Tet?• All Vietnamese people: rich people, poor

people.• And also Chinese and Korean people.

When?

• In January 1st (lunar calendar)• Between late January and early February.• The dates change every single year, not

necessary one exact date (in normal calendar)• Every year has its animal.• For example, the next lunar new year, is on February 3rd and its animal is Cat.

Where?

• Everywhere in Vietnam: in houses, on streets, in churches and temples.

Why?

• Traditional holiday of Vietnamese culture.• Good opportunity for people to think about

and have good time with their relatives. • Think about what they did in this year and

prepare for the next year.• Hope for a better upcoming year.

How people “eat” Tet?• Clean and decorate house.• Visit midnight market, flower market, spring-

flower festival; watch firework.• Traditional food.

• Cherry tree, apricot tree• Xông nhà.• Give wishes and lì xì.• Go to churches and temples to wish for luck.

Conclusion

• Tết (Lunar New Year) is a traditional holiday that makes everybody be happy and prepared for a new year.

• It gives people chances to reunite with relatives, have a good relaxed time, and hope for a better year.