There are few places where tigers have as many names as in Vietnam. That proves the important position of the tiger in the cultural life of the people.
With the coming Lunar New Year marking the start of the Year of the Tiger, a collection of tiger images, which symbolise power, have been chosen to be featured in a new stamp collection.
With the Lunar New Year, or Tet, fast approaching, Dinh Ngoc Hieu from Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Duc City is busy creating zodiac animals from bonsai trees. This year, he is primarily focusing on creating tiger-shaped bonsai trees, given the upcoming new year is the Year of the Tiger.
Gold buying is expected to skyrocket on the God of Wealth Day on the 10th day of the lunar year, which falls on February 10, since it is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity during the year.