Vietnamese holidays
Vietnamese holidays are special days in Vietnam that are celebrated to honor important events or people. They are like birthday parties or holidays in other countries, but with their own traditions and customs. They can be divided into three categories: traditional, national, and international.
Traditional holidays are based on the lunar calendar and are celebrated by the Vietnamese people for centuries. These include Tet (Vietnamese New Year), Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as Children's Festival), and Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary which honors Vietnam's earliest kings.
National holidays are set by the government and are days when the country celebrates important historical events like National Reunification Day (April 30th) which marks the end of the Vietnam War, and Independence Day (September 2nd) when Vietnam declared its independence from France.
International holidays are also celebrated in Vietnam, such as Christmas and New Year's Eve though not as widely celebrated as in western countries.
During these holidays, people usually spend time with their families and loved ones, and partake in traditional foods and activities. For example, during Tet, people often prepare special dishes such as banh chung (sticky rice cake), decorate their homes with red and yellow flowers, and give gifts to family and friends. Children may play with traditional toys such as lanterns or masks during Mid-Autumn Festival.
In summary, holidays in Vietnam are special days when people come together to celebrate their traditions and culture. They are events that honor important events and people in Vietnamese history, and families and friends get together to enjoy traditional foods and festivities.
Traditional holidays are based on the lunar calendar and are celebrated by the Vietnamese people for centuries. These include Tet (Vietnamese New Year), Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as Children's Festival), and Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary which honors Vietnam's earliest kings.
National holidays are set by the government and are days when the country celebrates important historical events like National Reunification Day (April 30th) which marks the end of the Vietnam War, and Independence Day (September 2nd) when Vietnam declared its independence from France.
International holidays are also celebrated in Vietnam, such as Christmas and New Year's Eve though not as widely celebrated as in western countries.
During these holidays, people usually spend time with their families and loved ones, and partake in traditional foods and activities. For example, during Tet, people often prepare special dishes such as banh chung (sticky rice cake), decorate their homes with red and yellow flowers, and give gifts to family and friends. Children may play with traditional toys such as lanterns or masks during Mid-Autumn Festival.
In summary, holidays in Vietnam are special days when people come together to celebrate their traditions and culture. They are events that honor important events and people in Vietnamese history, and families and friends get together to enjoy traditional foods and festivities.