How to celebrate New Year in Vietnam

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 the customs that are familiar 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 usually takes place at home.

The New Year in Vietnam is celebrated according to the lunar calendar, so the time of its celebration varies within a month - from January 20 to February 20. In this Asian country a new starting point is called Thet. It is worth saying that this tradition is common for China and for some other Far Eastern countries. Since the onset of Theta, the next sign of the Chinese horoscope has come into force, under which the new year passes. Among them you can name Monkey, Dog, Rabbit, Tiger, Rooster and many others.

New Year in Vietnam - this is the time of flowering almond trees, tangerines and peaches, so it is their blossoming branches adorn the houses and offices. The traditions of this celebration differ slightly, if we compare the northern and southern regions of the country. In cities that are in warmer latitudes, an indispensable attribute of the holiday is also a watermelon. 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. Tat is considered a purely family holiday, so all the processions and rituals that the locals arrange are held in the neighborhood of relatives. As a rule, fires are lit in gardens and parks, and fruit tables are set nearby and the famous dragon dances are danced.

Regardless of family income, the New Year in Vietnam is the day when it is necessary to cook as many national dishes as possible and to serve many delicacies to the table. The most popular on this day is the Bančing cake, which includes rice and pork. All other dishes, as a rule, consist of rice, pork legs and an infinite number of fresh fruits and nuts. It is at this time that the whole of Vietnam blossoms and fructifies.

Holiday on New Year in one of the Asian countries is undoubtedly a very fascinating journey. Every year, the number of tourists wishing to celebrate Tat by local traditions is increasing. It is worth considering this if you are going there: you should book a flight ticket in advance, a hotel room.

It is also important to know how much money you need to have if you are going to go to Vietnam for the New Year. Prices of tours depend on the number of stars in the hotel, on the conditions of food, and also on the proximity of your resort to the sea. On average, a week of stay in this country will cost you 500-600 dollars (without travel). Very popular is the province of Nha Trang, which is washed by the waters of the South (the internal name of the South China Sea). Here you will find colorful parties with dragon dances, and original oriental cuisine, and a peculiar synthesis of traditions that have developed over the centuries for the Far Eastern peoples.