One of the most amazing holidays is the New Year. In Vietnam, its date, the celebration process and even the name have nothing to do with those customs that are common to all residents of the CIS, Europe and America. If you want to celebrate this holiday in such a distant country, then you do not have to sacrifice the traditional winter celebration, which is usually held at home.
New Year in Vietnam is celebrated according to the lunar calendar, so the time of its celebration varies from month to month - from January 20 to February 20. In this
Asian country, a new reference point is called Tet. It is worth saying that such a tradition is common for China and for some other Far Eastern countries. Since the advent of Theta, the next sign of the Chinese horoscope comes into force, under which the new year passes. Among them can be called Monkey, Dog, Rabbit, Tiger, Rooster and many others.
New Year in Vietnam - this is the time of flowering almond tree, tangerines and peaches, so it is their flowering branches that decorate homes and offices. The traditions of this celebration are slightly different when comparing the northern and southern regions of the country. In cities that are in warmer latitudes, watermelon is also an indispensable attribute of the holiday. He ascends to the altar as a symbol of eternal spring, youth and flowering.
In order to celebrate the New Year in Vietnam, you need to gather a company from close friends, and even better - from relatives. Tet is considered a purely family holiday, so all the processions and rituals that the locals arrange are held surrounded by loved ones. As a rule, bonfires are made in gardens and parks, and fruit tables are laid nearby and the famous dragon dances are danced.
Regardless of family income, the New Year in Vietnam is the day when you should cook as many national dishes as possible and serve a lot of goodies to the table. The most popular on this day is Banching pie, which includes rice cereal and pork. All other dishes, as a rule, consist of rice, pork legs and an endless amount of fresh fruits and nuts. After all, it is precisely at this time that all of Vietnam blossoms and bears fruit.
Holidays for the New Year in one of the Asian countries is undoubtedly a very exciting journey. Every year, the number of tourists who want to celebrate Tet according to local traditions is increasing. It is worth considering this if you are going there: you should pre-book a plane ticket, hotel room.
It is also important to know how much money you need to have if you are planning to travel to Vietnam for the New Year. The prices of the tours depend on the number of stars in the hotel, on the food conditions, as well as on the proximity of your resort to the sea. On average, a week of stay in this country will cost you $ 500-600 (without travel). The province of Nha Trang, which is washed by the waters of the South (internal name of the South China) sea, is very popular. Here you will find colorful parties with dragon dancing, and original oriental cuisine, and a peculiar synthesis of traditions that have developed over the centuries among the Far Eastern peoples.