“Tet of those days” festival recreated in Khanh Hoa province

Called “Tet of those days” and themed “Preserving Vietnamese Tet - Shaping the future,” the large-scale event covers three hectares and runs for 45 days. Highlights include solemn traditional rituals such as erecting the Neu (bamboo) pole, seeing off the Kitchen Gods, worshiping craft ancestors, making Chung and Tet cakes, and asking Confucian scholars for calligraphy. Additionally, the vibrant Spring Festival space features folk games (tug-of-war, bamboo dancing) and an “Old Tet Market” with over 50 thatched-roof stalls selling local specialties.

Dmitil, a Russian tourist, expressed his impression of the vivid cultural atmosphere and the opportunity to witness traditional crafts firsthand.

According to Pham Thi Hong, Head of Thai Thong 1 Residential Group (Nam Nha Trang ward), the festival not only creates a warm atmosphere and strengthens community bonds, but also educates younger generations about their roots and national culture. The event promises to be a meaningful spring destination for locals and tourists.

Drum performance at the opening ceremony

Ritual of erecting the Neu pole for Tet

Visitors asking for calligraphy from a Confucian scholar

An artisan making to he (toy figurines)

Reenactment of Tet market scene

Leaders of departments and agencies of Khanh Hoa province attend the festival.

Many foreign tourists enthusiastically watch the program.

Translated by Minh Anh