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Vietnam Traditional Custom TT Celebration

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Going home for Tt Holiday

Tt Nguyn n, more commonly known by its shortened name Tt, is the most important and popular

holiday and festival in Vietnam. People desert the outer world and disappear on the requisite trip to their

home villages and inside their homes for intimate family celebrations.

Although Tt is a national holiday among all Vietnamese, each region and religion has its own customs .
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BEFORE TET

To m - Clean and decorate the ancestral graves

During the week before Tt, some families visit the graves of parents and grandparents. Fresh earth is

placed on top (earth graves), weeds removed from around it and incense is burnt to invoke the souls of

the dead from the other world to return to visit the family home.

Cng gia tin ti nh sau khi to m - Family ancestor ritual at home after To m.
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Clean and decorate the home

Homes are often cleaned and decorated before New Year's Eve. Children are in charge of sweeping and

scrubbing the floor. The kitchen needs to be cleaned before the 23rd night of the last month. Usually, the

head of the household cleans the dust and ashes (from incense) from the ancestral altars. It is a common

belief that cleaning the house will get rid of the bad fortunes associated with the old year. Some people

would paint their house and decorate with festive items.

Getting new clothes

This is often the most exciting part of the Vietnamese New Year among children. Parents usuall

purchase new clothes and shoes for their children a month prior to the New Year. However, childre

cannot wear their new clothes until the first day of the New Year and onward. The best outfit is alway

worn on the first day of the year.
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a ng To vTri - Farewell ceremony for the Kitchen Gods (ng To)

There is a popular belief in Vietnam that To Qun, the Three Kitchen Gods, are present in the kitchen o

every home. These gods observe everything that takes place there. At the end of the lunar year, on th

twenty-third day of the twelfth month, they depart to Heaven to inform Ngc Hong, the Jade Empero

supreme divinity of the Taoist Heaven, of their owner's affairs during the year round. On that day T

Qun are offered the best of food and spices and are presented with gifts of money and clothing

To Qun Legend: Once upon a time, in the dense, green forest there lived a woodcutter and his wife

They were very poor and oftentimes the man was unable to earn enough to buy their food. Frustratio

and worry drove him to drink, and took the beating on his wife. She couldn't endure it any longer. On

night, she fled the cottage and was never seen there again.

For days and weeks, the woman wandered in the forest. She was hungry and her feet were torn an

bleeding. Finally, she came to a hunter's cabin. The owner was an honest man, who gave her food an

permitted her to rest in his home. She kept house for him then, and after some time they were married

They lived together in great happiness, and it seemed that the woman had forgotten the terrors of he

previous marriage.

One day while they were burning paper money and clothes to their ancestors in the yard, a beggar cam

in. The woman realized that the beggar was her former husband. Felt sorry for his fate, she gave him

money and rice, not wanting her new husband to know. Later, the new husband was told about this an

he suspected the woman's virtue. The woman, to prove her righteousness, committed suicide by jumpin

in to the fire. Seeing this heart-rending sight, the former husband also jumped into the fire. The newhusband, regretting for what he has thought of his wife, did the same as the other two did. The Jad

Emperor was so moved by their faithfulness, offered them the title of the Gods of the Kitchen. The thre

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Based on that legend, on 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, every household buys to male hats for two

men and one female hat for woman, together with three fresh carps (acting as horses for the Kings). A

farewell and thank you dinner is given to the Kitchen God by the household. Two favorite gifts for th

triad of household deities are gold and wine. The paper carps, horses and clothing (hats, robes and boots

will be burned by the family and thus transformed into a spiritual essence usable by ng To in the world

beyond. This god, who was privy to the family's most private business and intimate secrets for the endinyear, returns to Heaven to make his report to the Jade Emperor. This report includes the year's activitie

of the household in which he has lived. The Kitchen God will need a week for his mission to Heaven.

Folklore has made the spirit of the hearth into a picturesque character, a buffoon who is the butt of crud

jokes. Although he is a messenger of the Jade Emperor in Heaven, he is depicted as so poor as to b

unable to afford much clothing. He wears an important mandarin hat but goes about with bare leg

because he has scorched his pants in the hearth fire. Another version tells that he was in such a rush to ge

back to Heaven that he forgot his pants and ascended in only his underwear. Efforts must be made to pu

him in a proper mood to secure a favorable report to the Jade Emperor of the family's activities. Offeringare made to him. These gifts certainly aim at influencing the outcome of the report. But no one consider

such gifts to be crass bribery. Such pleasantries merely sweeten the god's way, as perhaps cookies placed

by the fireplace will please Santa Claus, who might be tired from delivering so many gifts on Christma

night. Like Santa Claus, the Kitchen God is loved and respected. Both have the capacity to bring fortun

and happiness into the home depending on the previous year's behavior. Although beliefs about th

Kitchen God have changed over the years, he remains an important figure in the rich texture o

Vietnamese New Year. The Kitchen God travels on the back of a brightly colored and powerful pape

horse or sometimes a grand bird with great wings, such as a crane. Or he might ride on a carp with golden

scales. Paper images of these vehicles are purchased at Tet or a living specimen of fish is bought and lateset free. The day of his departure is marked by the calls of fishmongers from the countryside carryin

baskets of fish hanging from their shoulder poles and calling "Fish for sale, fine mounts for th

Household Gods to make their ride!" Live fish held in tanks of water and plastic bags are released int

ponds, lakes, rivers and streams to impress the god with the kindness of the household. In Hanoi, th

Sword Lake is a favorite spot for releasing ng To's fish-vehicle. In some cases, three fish are release

to account for the possibility that one must please all three Hearth Gods.


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Dng nuSetting up a Tet tree: Some families set up a Tet tree (Cy Nu) in the week before NewYear's Eve. It is a bamboo pole stripped of most of its leaves except for a bunch at the very top.On thevery top, they frequently place a paper symbol of yin and yang, the two principal forces of the universe.Sometimes a colorful paper carp flag will fly from the top. The carp (or sometimes a horse) is the vehicleon which the Hearth God travels to make his report. This tree is more common in the countryside nowthan in the city. It is ceremonially removed after the seventh day of Tet.


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Tt nin - : After the Kitchen God has left, preparations for the New Year festivities begin in earnest

The week before New Year's Eve is a period of Tt Nin. Tt Nin (literally meaning the end or 't

extinguish the year') is the celebration of the last session of a period, such as the last class of school, th

last bus home, the last day in the office, even the last bath, all with parties and great ceremony. There is

festive holiday atmosphere before New Year's Eve (Giao tha) with dragon dances.

Ch ttTt Market : Crowds of shoppers at the markets become thicker and more frantic each nighholding up traffic as they jostle each other to reach the counters with the best buys. Prices are a bi

higher, but then thriftiness is not considered a virtue at Tt. One must purchase the sugared frui ts, bn

chng and the colorful decorations before the last afternoon of Tt. Suddenly, as if by command of som

magic wand, the spree of activity, the light, the noise, all vanishes. By early evening, markets and shop

are abandoned. Shops, stalls and restaurants are locked leaving a notice hung on the door announcing th

date of reopening. Special dishes must be completed that are expected to serve the family and its guest

for the first three days of the New Year. People desert the outer world and disappear on the requisite tri

to their home villages and inside their homes for intimate family celebrations.


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Hoa Tt: Flower buds and blossoms are the symbols for new beginning. These two distinctive flower

are widely sold and purchased during Tt. Hoa Mai are the yellow apricot flowers often seen in Souther

Viet Nam. Hoa Mai is more adaptable to the hot weather of southern regions, thus, it is known as th

primary flower in every home. Hoa o is the warm pink of the peach blossoms that match well with th

dry, cold weather from the North. It is not T t if there is no sight of Hoa Mai (south) or Hoa o (north

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Bn thgia tin & Mm ng qu - Ancestor alta & Tray of five fruits


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Nu bnh chng/ bnh ttCooking of sticky rice cake:

One of the most traditional special foods for Tt of Vietnamese is Bnh Chng (sticky rice cake). Bn

Chng is a must among other foods to be placed on the ancestors altars during Tt holiday. Bnh chn

in the north is a square patty measuring seven inches and two inches thick, filled with shreds of fatty por

surrounded by a dense mixture of sticky rice and mashed ground green beans, every ingredient is wrappe

inside a special leaf which calls Dong. Squaring off and tying the cakes with bamboo strings requir

skillful hands to make it a perfect square. In the south, a similar dish called bnh tt, which is i

cylindrical form and wrapped by banana leaf . It is given as a gift at this time of year and has a simila

long life and social significance as the western Christmas fruitcake. In the old time, one or two day

before Tet, every family prepares and cooks around the warm fire. It is also the time for parents to tel

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L Rc ng b - Family ancestor ritual or calling of the ancestors.
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TET CELEBRATION

1. Giao tha:- New Year's Eve Ceremony (outdoor).As midnight approaches, all eyes maintain a close look on clocks and watches. The Giao Tha ritua

occurs at that most sacred moment in time. At midnight on the last day of the year, every Vietnames

family whispers similar fervent prayers. Bells ring and drums beat in temples. The old year gives over it

mandate to the New Year. The words Giao Tha (Giao means to give and Tha means to receive) mean

passing on or a receiving and handing down of life, and the recognition of that gift by the presen

generation. It marks the magical transition time from one year to another. However, in a litera

translation, it means "Passage from the Old to the New Year". It is a common belief among Vietnames

people that there are 12 Sacred Animals from the Zodiac taking turn monitoring and controlling th

affairs of the earth. Thus, Giao Thua (New Year's Eve) is the moment of seeing the old chief ends hi

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Rc ng To v trn:Giao Tha is also the time for ng To (Kitchen God) to return to earth afte

making the report to the Jade Emperor. Every single family should offer an open-air ceremony t

welcome him back to their kitchen.

In recent times, a new tradition has evolved to celebrate the important evening of the new year. Thos

who are not at home praying at this momentous time may be socializing with friends. In the cities, ther

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L cha, nh, n: AfterNew Year's Eve celebration, people used to go to pagoda/temple to pray folucky, fortune and all will be going well for them and their families.

Kn hng xut hnh ParticulaTime and Direction for New-yea

departure: As it is the New-yea

departure, the time and direction ar

selected carefully for year-roun

lucky.

- Hi lc u xun pickinof New-year buds: People will brea

off branches and twigs that containewly sprouted leaves to bring sense of freshness and vitality inttheir home. This follows a Buddhitradition of bringing fresh new leaveand "fortune bearing buds" into thhome from the pagoda.


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- Xng t: The Aura of the Earth: Giao Tha is the most sacred time of the year. Therefore, the firsthouseguest to offer the first greeting is very important. The non-family member who will be the firstvisitor is carefully chosen. The "first footer" is an auspicious guest who is considered to be good luck forthe family. The first non-family visitor to the house brings in the year's luck. This figure's karma willcharm the household for the entire year and determine the luck of the family. It is customary to invite arespected person to visit at that time, so that this turn of luck is not left to fate. This person, whose aura is

believed capable of promoting the fortune of the household in the following year, is usually someonehealthy, successful and prosperous. Some Vietnamese lock their doors to all chance visitors until after thvisit of the chosen "first footer".

- Khai bt u xunBeginning of New-year writing:

- Xin ch u nmSolicitation for New-year Chinese-orgirinated words

L x - Giving away red envelopes (filled with lucky money): This is a cultural practice that has bee

maintained for generations. The red envelopes symbolize luck and wealth. It is very common to see oldepeople giving away sealed red envelopes to younger people. Before the younger ones could receive th

envelopes, they have to perform a certain greeting. Reciprocally, the older ones would return good advic

and words of wisdom, encouraging the younger ones to keep up with the schoolwork, live harmoniousl

with others, and obey their parents. This greeting ritual and L X (in the sounth) is also known as Mn

Tui(in the North), honoring the achievement of another year to one's life

Sweeping during Tt is taboo orxui (unlucky), since it symbolizes sweeping the luck away. It is alstaboo for anyone who experienced a recent loss of a family member to visit anyone else during Tt.


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Mng mt: The First Day of Tt is reserved for the nuclear family, that is, the husband's household

Immediate family members get together and celebrate with the husband's parents. A younger brother, i

the parents are not alive, will visit his older sibling. Faraway sons and daughters journey to be with thei

parents on this day. Children anticipate a ritual called Mng Tui, or the well-wishing on th

achievement of one more year to one's life. With both arms folded in front of their chest in respect, the

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Reciprocally, the grandparents will impart words of advice or wisdom to their grandchildren

encouraging them to study seriously, to live in harmony with others. The promises made by the childre

are similar to New Year's resolutions made during the western New Year. Adults will make silen

promises to themselves to improve their lives, habits and relationships in the coming year. The childre

accept small gifts, usually crisp bills. Ideally, part of the gifts will be saved for future "investment," an

part spent for Tet amusements

The family displays the offerings of food on the altar table for the first meal for the ancestors since they

have returned to the world of the living. The head of the family, dressed in fresh clothes, step

respectfully in front of the family altar and presents the offerings of food, liquor, cigarettes, betel fixings

flowers and paper gold and silver. He lights three sticks of incense, kneels, joins hands in front of hi

chest, bows his head and prays. The names of the deceased of the family up to the fifth generation ar

whispered as they are invited to participate in the feast prepared for them.

After the ceremony, the entire family sits down to enjoy the meal typically consisting of steamed

chicken, bamboo shoot soup, bnh chng and fresh fruits. They reminisce with their ancestors
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Bowing motions, called L /Cng, are performed at least three times and the ceremony ends when a

have prostrated themselves (or in more modern families, folded hands and prayed) before the altar. Afte

the "money for the dead" and other paper gifts are burnt in the courtyard, the family watches the ashe

dance away on warm currents of air, a sign that the dead have received their gifts. The spiritual presenc

of the ancestors will be palpable during the days of Tt.

The Vietnamese do not say "celebrate" when speaking of Tt; the words "to eat" are used as in th

expression, "Will you eat Tet with your family?" or "Where will you eat Tet this year?" It does not refe

to the filling of one's stomach, although in the old days, when hunger was a constant problem, Tt was

time of plenty during which one could eat one's full. "To eat" here means more to be nourished by, or to

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There is a Vietnamese saying related to ancestor worship: "Trees have roots; water has a source; whe

drinking from the spring, one must remember the source." Thanks are offered to those ancestors wh

labored long ago to dig irrigation channels and remove mountains for this generation to have an easie

life. The present is only one link in the cycle of coming back to the past as one looks to the future.

Mng hai: The second day of Tet is for visiting the wife's family and close friends. Some shops havopened and a few lottery stands are busy selling chances to people who feel lucky. Everyone is out on th

street parading around in their new clothes.

Mng ba - The third day of Tt ,the circle of connections

becomes larger and is extended to the broader community

outside the family by visits to teachers, bosses or a

helpful physician. The Vietnamese visit teachers although

long out of school. This may be the time to have one's

fortune told to see what the coming year will bring.

People are also especially interested in the significance oftheir first dream of the New Year.

The evening of the third day marks the departure of the

ancestors by burning votive objects such as gold and

silver, for them to take with them on their journey back to

Heaven.
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i chc ttGoing out for New Year's greetings:

During Tt, Vietnamese visit their relatives, friends, forgetting about the troubles of the past year anhoping for a better upcoming year. Nowadays, someone go on a travel.


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Mng nm - the fifth day of Tt :L hi ng a - ng a Festival.The ng a Festival takes place annually on the 5th day of the lunar first month. It is a festivaorganised in memory of Quang Trung Emperor - a Ty Sn farmer who later became a national herodefeated more than 200,000 soldiers of the invading Qing army. ng a Hill became known as one othe nation's most glorious historical sites.

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L hi ng a -Bnh nh (Homeland of Quang Trung Emperor)
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Mng suKhai Hi Cha Hng - The sixth day of Tt - Opening of Hng Pagoda Feastival (last

until end of Spring)

Mng by L Khai h (L h nu) The seventh day - Take-down the New Year Tree

vietnam tet celebration

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