Nhat Tan peach blossoms in full bloom ahead of Tet
Nhat Tan peach blossoms in full bloom ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - Plenty of people have been flocking to Nhat Tan village in Tay Ho district of Hanoi on the final day of the 12th lunar month in order to find peach trees or branches that can allow them to decorate their homes ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Nhat Tan peach blossoms in full bloom ahead of Tet
Overseas Vietnamese gear up to celebrate traditional Tet abroad
Overseas Vietnamese gear up to celebrate traditional Tet abroad

VOV.VN - Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many overseas Vietnamese are unable to return home this year to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, meaning that many are in the process of preparing for a traditional Tet abroad.

Overseas Vietnamese gear up to celebrate traditional Tet abroad
Traditional Tet customs of Vietnam
Traditional Tet customs of Vietnam

VOV.VN - The Lunar New Year, known throughout the nation as Tet, is of great importance to both Vietnamese people and citizens of other Asian countries, with the first day of Tet usually being for family gatherings and the worshipping of ancestors.

Traditional Tet customs of Vietnam
Peach blossom sellers in HCM City worry amid poor sales
Peach blossom sellers in HCM City worry amid poor sales

VOV.VN - Falling demand for peach blossom trees, despite their high quality and appealing prices, has greatly concerned sellers in Ho Chi Minh City due to the downturn in business just two days ahead of the Tet holiday.

Peach blossom sellers in HCM City worry amid poor sales
Hanoi field hospital set up in only four hours
Hanoi field hospital set up in only four hours

VOV.VN - A field hospital comprising 64 beds was erected in just four hours on February 9 in Hanoi as part of efforts to the fight the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the capital city.

Hanoi field hospital set up in only four hours
Plum blossoms signal spring arrives on Moc Chau Plateau
Plum blossoms signal spring arrives on Moc Chau Plateau

VOV.VN - Moc Chau Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Son La has attracted a number of visitors over recent days due to its pristine beauty featuring white plum blossoms in the spring.

Plum blossoms signal spring arrives on Moc Chau Plateau
Public transportation hubs fall quiet ahead of Tet
Public transportation hubs fall quiet ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - Unlike in previous years, bus services, railway stations, and airports nationwide have seen a huge drop in passengers at this time of year as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is several days away.

Public transportation hubs fall quiet ahead of Tet
Fansipan Mt. in thick blanket of snow again as temperature falls to -3
Fansipan Mt. in thick blanket of snow again as temperature falls to -3

VOV.VN - Thick snow continued to fall on Fansipan Mountain in northern Vietnam overnight February 9, leaving the peak covered in a blanket of snow.

Fansipan Mt. in thick blanket of snow again as temperature falls to -3
Fansipan left fully covered in snow and ice ahead Lunar New Year
Fansipan left fully covered in snow and ice ahead Lunar New Year

VOV.VN - Known as “the Roof of Indochina”, the peak of Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai Snow saw a period of heavy snow at 8 a.m. on February 8.

Fansipan left fully covered in snow and ice ahead Lunar New Year
Dien pomelo among most meaningful Tet gifts
Dien pomelo among most meaningful Tet gifts

VOV.VN - The recent favourable weather conditions have allowed gardeners in Phu Dien village of Nam Tu Liem district in Hanoi to enjoy a good harvest season of Dien pomelo, an item which is considered to be a meaningful gift every Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Dien pomelo among most meaningful Tet gifts