On its official website, the Australia Post described that the Dragon is the fifth of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. The Dragon symbolises power, honour and success in traditional Chinese culture. Chinese legend states that in the beginning, dragons lived alongside human beings as the first creatures, providing protection and guidance.

Australia Post releases set of stamps on New Year of Dragon.

The set includes three samples featuring the Fortune Dragon, the Happy Dragon, and the Lucky Dragon.

The Fortune Dragon is brave, bold and powerful, energised for the coming year. The peony flower, gold ingot and Chinese coin symbolise wealth and prosperity.

The Happy Dragon is said to ward off evil spirits with its loud firecrackers. The chrysanthemum flower is a symbol of happiness and vitality, and the cloud motif is an auspicious omen of peace, as well as representing the Dragon’s association with life-giving rain.

The Lucky Dragon is decorated with Chinese plum blossoms, which symbolise prosperity and good luck, as well as perseverance, due to their ability to flourish in cold weather.

The colour red is featured heavily in the designs for good luck and happiness, and gold symbolises wealth and fortune.

Vietnamese ethnic village launches activities to welcome Tet

The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi will host a wide range of cultural activities in February to honour the cultural identities of Vietnamese ethnic groups, contribute to strengthening national unity, and bring traditional Tet flavours to visitors.

Traditional Tet rituals take place in Hanoi Old Quarter

A program entitled Vietnamese Tet – Old Quarter Tet celebrating Lunar New Year 2024 has opened at Kim Ngan communal house, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.

Workers receive free motorbike repairs for safe Tet trips home

Several businesses and factories in Ho Chi Minh City are offering their workers free motorbike repair services so they can safely return to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday.

Dragons, dragons everywhere as Tet approaches

Mascots of dragon, the zodiac animal of the lunar year starting Feb. 10, are sprouting up in different localities as decoration for Tet.

PM urges drastic actions to ensure traffic safety during Tet

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for drastic actions to ensure traffic order and safety during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and spring festivals, as heavy traffic is forecast.

Source: NDO