Traditional Tet rituals take place in Hanoi Old Quarter

A program entitled Vietnamese Tet – Old Quarter Tet celebrating Lunar New Year 2024 has opened at Kim Ngan communal house, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.

The Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter organizes the program, aiming to introduce to Hanoi’s citizens and visitors the traditional Tet space, rituals and activities of Hanoi and the Northern Delta.

Traditional rituals, such as the procession to present offerings at the communal house gate, the ceremony to worship the Craft Ancestors, and the ceremony of erecting the Neu tree, are adapted in the program.

The procession to present offerings at the communal house started from the Heritage House at 87 Ma May street, passed through Hanoi Old Quarter area to the Kim Ngan communal house. More than 300 people joined the procession, including up to 200 worshipers, most of whom were of the young generation.

The program also features traditional folk activities such as building bamboo trees, wrapping cakes, and exchanging and introducing craft village products.

Activities under the Vietnamese Tet - Old Quarter's Tet 2024 programme will continue until the end of Tet holiday for Hanoi’s citizens and visitors./.

VNA