Hanoi: Recreating the traditional flavor of "Tet pho" of the ancient capital

The relics and cultural spaces in Hanoi's Old Quarter will be "full" of traditional Tet flavor with activities such as erecting poles, decorating the 12 zodiac animals, and introducing the Tet celebration space of Hanoians .

**Tet pole-raising ceremony at Kim Ngan Communal House. (Photo: Thanh Tung/VNA)**

The program "Vietnamese Tet - Street Tet 2024" on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of Giap Thin 2024, organized by the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter in coordination with units and individuals, will open on January 28 at Kim Ngan Communal House, 42-44 Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem District (Hanoi). The program has activities introducing traditional cultural features with the flavor of "Street Tet" of the ancient capital. This information was announced by Deputy Head of the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Tran Thuy Lan at the program introduction, taking place on the afternoon of January 23. The relics and cultural spaces in Hanoi Old Quarter will be "full" of the traditional Tet flavor with activities such as erecting a pole, decorating the 12 zodiac animals, introducing the Tet space of Hanoi people, displaying calligraphy, performing traditional arts... In particular, at the opening ceremony, the Organizing Committee will perform a procession, offering offerings at the communal house door and erecting a pole. mentioned, two special activities of the program. The Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter coordinated with cultural researchers to organize a procession from the Heritage House 87 Ma May through many streets and relics with the destination being Kim Ngan Communal House.

Here, the Organizing Committee will conduct rituals including offering offerings to the communal house, reporting to the village guardian spirit and worshiping the ancestors of the profession... along with the traditional pole-raising ceremony of the Vietnamese people when Tet comes and Spring comes. The Kim Ngan communal house space is decorated into a traditional Tet space with the theme of the 12 zodiac animals and the zodiac animal of 2024 - the Dragon. Researchers and cultural experts will have a talk about Tet of the Tay and Nung people; about the hobby of playing with narcissus flowers... Those who are interested in learning about Tet of the ancient Hanoians can visit the Heritage House at 87 Ma May. The Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board will arrange and organize an introduction to the living space and Tet celebration of an ancient Hanoi family. In addition, there will be a session of wrapping and boiling banh chung for everyone to visit and experience on February 3.

The Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, 50 Dao Duy Tu, will be the place to recreate the traditional Tet space of the Northern Delta region with the theme "Old House" and display paintings, ceramics... with the theme of the zodiac animal of 2024, traditional music performances and talks about the traditional Tet of the Vietnamese people. Other cultural addresses in the Old Quarter include the Center for Culture and Arts, 22 Hang Buom Street; Dong Lac Communal House, 38 Hang Dao; The Old Quarter Heritage Information Center, No. 28 Hang Buom... has also become a place to introduce Vietnamese culture, flower collecting, and Tet customs. From January 25 to February 9 (ie December 15 to December 30 of the year of the Cat), at the Phung Hung mural space, artisans and craftsmen will introduce traditional folk products, such as Hang Trong, Kim Hoang, Dong Ho folk paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, bamboo and rattan weaving, to he toys... Activities will start from the morning of January 28 and end after the Lunar New Year. Many activities are held during the Lunar New Year to serve the needs of the people and tourists. Deputy Head of the Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board Tran Thuy Lan said that the Organizing Committee tries to introduce the traditional Tet characteristics of Hanoi people that are different from other regions.

Locals and tourists will feel the sophistication, elegance and grace in the cultural lifestyle and traditional Tet customs. In particular, many activities in the program "Vietnamese Tet - Street Tet 2024" will be aimed at young people so that they can better understand traditional cultural values and contribute to preserving and promoting those heritage values./.

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/ha-noi-tai-hien-phong-vi-truyen-thong-tet-pho-cua-dat-kinh-ky-xua-post922749.vnp

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