Vietnam is famous for its festival, especially Tet holiday. It takes place from the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar until at least the third day. Although occurring in short period of time, it is believed to be the most important and popular holiday in Vietnam. There are many special food are made so as to prepare for Tet meal such as: sticky square cake, Vietnamese sausage, sticky rice and jam. Besides, the meal has other di fish, vegetable to show the hope for a successful and prosperous new year. In term of customs, children’s receiving red envelop from the elder, visiting relative’s houses and going to church are popular activities. Giving lucky money is thought to bring children hope and health. Church is the symbol of peace; therefore, individual go there and pray for successive year. Traditionally, the house is designed with peach flower in the North and Ochna integerrima in the south part of Vietnam. Besides, the house as well as town are clear, decorative and beautiful as all are ready to start a new year. People have cozy atmosphere and enjoy joyful time with their family’s members. It’s high time for people living at different parts of country gathering and spending time together. Tet is a chance for one to come back home after many stress and pressure of studying and working environment. Tet is not simply a holiday, it is culture and habit of Vietnamese since its deep meaning is sacred and important. 
All in all, Tet includes not only joy but also long-standing event in people’s soul as it helps one grow up through experience.

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                     Remember the anniversary of the death anniversary of the tenth of March."

     The death anniversary of Hung Kings is a great holiday of the Vietnamese people, to commemorate the merits of the Hung Kings who have built and defended the country. The festival is held every year on the 10th day of the third lunar month at Hung Temple - Viet Tri - Phu Tho. On this day, people from all over the country and expatriates gather here to commemorate the merits of the Hung Kings who have built the country. Hung King's death anniversary, also known as Hung Temple festival. This is the traditional festival of the Kinh people. As a national holiday, everyone has a day off. It reminds us to always look to our roots and work together to build a richer and more beautiful homeland. 

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                                                 “Dù ai đi ngược về xuôi
                                          Nhớ ngày giỗ tổ mùng mười tháng ba.” 
     Giỗ tổ Hùng Vương là một ngày lễ lớn của dân tộc Việt Nam, để tưởng nhớ công ơn các vị vua Hùng đã có công dựng nước và giữ nước. Lễ hội được tổ chức hằng năm vào ngày 10/3 âm lịch tại Đền Hùng – Việt Trì – Phú Thọ. Vào ngày này người dân khắp nơi trên mọi miền đất nước và những Kiều bào nước ngoài quy tụ về đây để tưởng nhớ công ơn các vị Vua Hùng đã có công dựng nước. Giỗ Tổ Hùng Vương hay còn gọi là lễ hội Đền Hùng. Đây là ngày hội truyền thống của dân tộc Kinh. Là một ngày lễ lớn của dân tộc nên ngày này mọi người dân đều được nghỉ. Nó nhắc nhở chúng ta luôn hướng về cội nguồn, cùng chung sức xây dựng quê hương giàu đẹp hơn.