January 22nd, 2023, marks one of the most important celebrations in Vietnamese culture, Tet. Tet celebrates the beginning of a new year and the coming of spring time. It is based on the lunar calendar, which is why Chinese New Year is generally celebrated around the same time. This year, Tet marks the beginning of the Year of the Cat in the Vietnamese zodiac calendar.
Here is a reflection from the McGill Vietnamese Students' Association - MVSA on how one can celebrate this special day:
Tet celebrates the Lunar new year. Tet is not just a holiday, it's the sentiments and preparation that come with it. It's the occasion for us to gather to celebrate the upcoming year and talk about what we have done in the year passing. I am celebrating with my family in Vietnam. My family's Tet traditions include making Chung cake with my grandparents, decorating the house, having Tet feasts, and visiting relatives' houses.
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