VOV.VN - Activities for Tet, known internationally as the Lunar New Year festival in Hanoi capital have gradually changed over time, but several beautiful traditional customs continue to be followed today in every family.

VOV.VN - “We are ready to sacrifice our lives to protect the country's sovereignty,” said a soldier at Po Hen border post in the northern border province of Quang Ninh, putting aside all nostalgia for family and hometown during the lunar New Year holiday (Tet).

VOV.VN - The first day of the Lunar New Year saw the usually crowded and noisy streets of downtown Hanoi fall quiet with few pedestrians or citizens to be seen on local roads.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese people typically go on a pilgrimage at the beginning of each Lunar New Year in order to pray for safety, health, good luck, prosperity, and happiness during the year ahead.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese people are familiar with To He, toy figurines, which have long been a traditional toy for children, with this year seeing artisan Dang Van Hau create a unique collection to impress customers during the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - Many residents of Hanoi have enjoyed sleepless nights as they take part in the tradition of boiling Chung cake, a type of square glutinous rice cake, on local pavements as they prepare for the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - Streets throughout Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been beautifully decorated with festive lights, flowers, and ornaments in a bid to welcome in the fast-approaching Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - When the Lunar New Year is coming near, Quang Phu Cau incense making village in Ung Hoa district on the outskirts of Hanoi is more bustling. Colorful flowers of incense sticks bloom at every street and alley.

VOV.VN - Highland children in traditional costumes joyfully in the middle of the blooming plum blossom forest, making many people think of scenes in romantic movies.

VOV.VN - Many people have flocked to Nhat Tan peach and Tu Lien kumquat villages in the capital as they prepare to celebrate Tet, with just a few days to go until the start of Lunar New Year holiday.