After the 15th day of the 12th lunar month, southerners often pick leaves of yellow apricot trees with the hope that flowers will be in full bloom on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which, they believe, will attract good fortune.

Yellow apricot blossom – a symbol of Tet in Vietnam.

Even though the golden flower petals beautifully reflect the sunrays, the already bloomed trees are not preferred by customers as they want the apricot blossoms to flourish at the beginning of a new year instead.

Apricot blossom used to be associated with the Confucian scholars. It is included in the group of four noble trees: "Pine, Chrysanthemum, Bamboo, Apricot".

Yellow apricot blossoms are now on display in different locations around the city ahead of the celebration.

During Tet, many Vietnamese families use the plants and flowers to decorate their houses in order to create a lively atmosphere and colorful touch aligned with the enthusiastic and cheerful spirits of the holiday.

Most importantly, as the apricot blossom only blooms once a year in late January or early February, Vietnamese believe the blooming blossoms bring happiness and good fortune for a new year.

Vietnamese people in Egypt, Russia celebrate Lunar New Year

 A get-together to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival for Vietnamese people living, working and studying in Egypt was hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in the African country on January 31.

Popular Lunar New Year traditions in Vietnam

The festival which best epitomises Vietnam's cultural identity is the Lunar New Year or Tet, with a lot of meaningful customs and traditional special foods.

President extends Lunar New Year greetings

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, has expressed his best wishes to all Vietnamese people, both throughout the country and abroad, at the beginning of the Lunar New Year 2022 – the Year of the Tiger. Following, is the full New Year’s message of the State leader.

Significance of Lunar New Year holiday

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Nguyen Hue Flower Street celebrates Lunar New Year

Nguyen Hue Flower Street, themed “Homeland Spring - Warmth of Love”, officially opened on January 29 (the 27th day of the last lunar month) to welcome the Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022.

Source: NDO/VNA