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Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day - Vietnam’s long-held tradition

Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day - Vietnam’s long-held tradition

Many Vietnamese have learned by heart a “six-eight” iambic couplet verse stating that no matter how far Vietnamese people travel, they always remember the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day. This important holiday falls on the tenth day of the third lunar month in remembrance of Vietnam’s Hung Kings.

Traditional Tet celebration customs

For Vietnamese people, Tet (Lunar New Year) is the biggest holiday of the year and associated with customs imbued with national cultural identity.
“Xong Dat” remains cherished Lunar New Year tradition

To ensure good luck for the house, the selected “first foot” is normally required to have zodiac signs compatible with the host. He or she should also be successful and content with life.