Chinese characters for Tet (Vietnamese New Year)

In the final days of the year, as people clean their houses, old, faded items are often repainted or discarded and replaced with new ones. This is because, traditionally, people believe that everything must be fresh and new in the new year to welcome a new, vibrant energy for a prosperous year ahead. Perhaps that's why, each year when I visit the altar of Mother Goddess and Kitchen God, seeing the familiar Chinese characters etched on the faded pink paper altar plaque, my heart is suddenly filled with feelings of nostalgia, regret, and deep longing...

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Source: https://baovinhlong.com.vn/van-hoa-giai-tri/tac-gia-tac-pham/202602/tan-van-chu-nho-ngaytet-a074247/