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Giving Tet Offering, a long-lasting Viet Custom |
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Lunar New Year (Tết) in Vietnam has become an important event of the locals for ages. There are a lot of custom relating this special holiday. And one of them is Giving Tet offering to relatives.
Annually, on the days near Tet holiday, people, especially young generation tend to eagerly prepare the gifts sending to relatives as their offerings to the ancestors. Tet gifts are often things used as offering such as incense, fake gold, betel and areca, and wine. There are differences among gifts, which depend on the relationship and each person economic condition.
The custom has become a profound cultural feature of Vietnamese people because it is not only a custom but also a social and family behavior. This is the chance for young people to show their love and respect to their parents, grandparents and forefathers as well. As for those who are far away from homeland, this occasion is for them to revive and refresh their love to their parents by a well-prepared gift. This custom therefore is a good way to tighten and enhance relationship among relatives. It will surely forever have its special place in Vietnamese lifestyle.
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