Tet Festival Ho Chi Minh City

The colorful city of Ho Chi Minh City gets a new lease of life during the festival season. You can almost feel the excitement bubbling within the City’s warmth and hospitable populace. A lot Vietnamese holidays and festivities will remind you of the Chinese festivals as they tend to be very similar. The shared borders of these two countries and the intermingling of cultures probably accounts for this similarity.

The biggest festival celebrated here is the Tet Festival. This festival is celebrated with in 19th of January and 20th of February. The Tet Festival is the Lunar New year. Since it s supposed to be the beginning of the new year. It is believed to be the most auspicious s time to start any venture. It is also believed that whatever happens during this season sets the course for the rest of the year Thus people believe in buying new clothes, painting the house, clearing debts in this period of time to attract good luck and prosperity. This festival is meant top be celebrated with one’s near and dear ones. Quarrels and unpleasantness are avoided during this season and every one prays for good fortune.

Tourists planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City during the Tet Lunar New Year festivities must be well prepared. Lodging, shopping and availing transport can be a little difficult during this season as it is believed to be the most important celebration of the year for the Vietnamese people. Hotels and flights sell out and shops and attractions close during Tet. Book everything well in advance.

This festival is celebrated grandly with fireworks, decorations and banqueting and if you have made prior arrangements a trip to Hoi Chi Minh City can be a lot of fun in this season.

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