“Tet Art 2022” to cheer up Lunar New Year of the Tiger
Artworks themed Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year and its zodiac- the tiger by 17 local painters are the highlight of an ongoing exhibition to cheer up the atmosphere of Tet holiday.
Artworks themed Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year and its zodiac- the tiger by 17 local painters are the highlight of an ongoing exhibition to cheer up the atmosphere of Tet holiday.
Giving souvenirs with the images of zodiac animals is a habit of many people in Asian countries. The Tiger figurines made from Bat Trang ceramics are sold like hotcakes.
For centuries, every year when Tet (the Lunar New Year Festival) arrives, various rituals have been held in every family, bringing a lively ambiance filled with tradition and culture in the beginning of the New Year all over the country.
For overseas Vietnamese peoe, way to home to gather with family is so long, especial during the Covid-19 pandemic time. Tet is when their nostalgia grows strong.
Pre-Tet days are the most colourful time of Hanoi when the capital changes its coat into a new vital color of spring and joy.
Being used to wrap Banh Chung (sticky rice cake for Tet), Dong leaves from Trang Cat village is the pride of the villagers that have been offered to other localities and countries.
A cultural display will be held at Thang Long Imperial Citadel from February 4 (or the 23rd day of the 12th month in the Lunar Calendar) to March 1.
Tet Vietnam Xua (Ancient Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival) provides readers an overview about Tet holiday in Vietnam some decades ago.
A variety of ancient Tet activities will be re-enacted for locals and international tourists to learn about Vietnamese fine traditions.