Tet Nguyen Dan, shortened to Tet, is Vietnam's Lunar New Year and is the most important annual celebration and public holiday in Vietnam spanning 5-7 days. Tet celebrates the beginning of a new year as well the coming of spring .

Vietnamese New Year is celebrated on the same date as Chinese New Year. Both are based on the same lunisolar calendar. In 2025, it falls on Sunday January 29th. But Vietnamese people celebrate New Year with different customs, celebrations, and traditions from China. Read more on Vietnamese Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year vs Lunar New Year.

Usually, people greet and send wishes in the morning of the first day of the new year. The easiest and most commonly used greetings during Tet are "Chúc mừng Năm Mới!" ('Happy New Year!') and "Cung hỉ phát tài!"

Songkran (Thai name：เทศกาลสงกรานต์), the Thai New Year, is the most important festival in Thailand. With celebrations lasting up to a week, Thai New Year marks the end of the dry season with religious ceremonies and water fights, which are a trademark of the festival. What is Songkran Festival?

Jan 16, 2024 · The Vietnamese celebrate the same Lunar New Year as in China. When visiting, you can easily find temples and assembly halls built by Chinese immigrants (mainly from Fujian and Guangdong). The lifestyle in Sapa (northeastern Vietnam) is similar to that in Yunnan (southwestern China).

If you are planning a trip for New Year in Vietnam, then spend your New Year's Eve in the largest city (Ho Chi Minh, previously Saigon). There you can take part in the biggest party in Vietnam . It is an unforgettable experience to spend New Year's Eve there.

The celebration for the lunar new year can last from a day to an entire week. In the pleasant weather, local people celebrate with food, firecrackers, fun, and families. Brimming with activities, there will be lion dances, an ao dai contest, traditional dances and ceremonies, a pho challenge, a talent show, carnival games and rides, and so much ...

Laos celebrates the Lao New Year from 13th to 16th April, 2025. In Lao, the festival is called Pi Mai or Songkran. Lao New Year falls in the hot season in Laos. Celebrations last three days, with every day dedicated to different activities. The coming of the New Year is seen as an opportunity to let go of the past and embrace a promising new ...

The peak season coincides with holidays and festivals, such as the Lunar New Year (Tet) and Christmas, so you may also need to book your accommodation and tours well in advance. Contact us to plan your trip early. Suggested read: Best (and Worst) Time to Visit Vietnam

Against elephant riding, it set a new ethical standard for ethical sanctuaries by allowing elephants to roam freely, limiting daily visitors, and permitting only distant observation. Today, Thailand is home to over 80 ethical sanctuaries that prioritize elephants' natural behaviors over …