Westerners celebrate Vietnamese New Year.

These days, the Tet atmosphere permeates everywhere, making it the ideal time for international tourists to experience and learn about Vietnamese Tet culture. Reporters from Can Tho Newspaper and Radio & Television recorded the fascinating journey of Western tourists celebrating Tet in Can Tho.

Báo Cần Thơ•13/02/2026

Wrapping banh tet (Vietnamese sticky rice cake) is a common custom during Tet (Lunar New Year) in the Mekong Delta region, and during their journey to explore and learn about local culture, Western tourists enthusiastically experience wrapping the cakes with the locals.

To showcase the culture of the Mekong Delta, hotels in Can Tho City organize workshops on making banh tet (Vietnamese sticky rice cake) for tourists to experience. In the photo, international tourists participate in a banh tet-making workshop at TTC Can Tho.

Polish tourist Renata (left) said she was in Vietnam for two weeks and chose to stay and experience Can Tho for two days before Tet to learn about the local culture, and she really enjoyed the workshop on wrapping banh tet (Vietnamese sticky rice cake).

Swedish tourist Lena (left) said that participating in Vietnam's traditional Tet activities and making banh tet (Vietnamese sticky rice cakes) was very interesting. If she has time, she would like to return to experience more Vietnamese culture.

Ms. Pham Thi Thanh, Director of TTC Can Tho Hotel, said: “With the desire to help international guests understand the traditional Tet culture and customs of Vietnam, TTC Can Tho organizes workshops on wrapping banh tet (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) and sewing mini ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dresses) for guests to experience. All activities have received enthusiastic participation from international guests.” In the photo, international guests enjoy trying their hand at making mini ao dai.

Experiencing the Vietnamese Lunar New Year in the countryside is also a popular choice for many international tourists visiting Can Tho. The airy garden spaces and fruit-laden orchards on Son Island create a peaceful, rustic New Year atmosphere that many international visitors love.

During their Tet (Vietnamese New Year) experience in the countryside, international tourists will receive lucky money, a Vietnamese custom of sending wishes of good fortune during Tet.

Many international visitors are delighted to receive lucky money from the garden owners.

Dutch tourist Krzysztof Rudnikowwicz shared: “I received a red envelope from the locals and it made me happy. I know it's a wish for good luck and I will keep it as a souvenir.”

While it's still the same activity of wrapping banh tet (Vietnamese sticky rice cake), the garden setting makes it even more exciting for many international visitors as they get to meet, chat with, and learn how to wrap the cakes alongside the locals.

Ms. Nguyen The Ngoc, Director of Ngan Long Home & Camp - Son Island, said: “To introduce Vietnamese Tet customs and culture, we let tourists experience activities such as making banh tet (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes), receiving lucky money, and enjoying Tet cuisine . Currently, many international tour groups choose these authentic Tet experiences when visiting Son Island.” The photo shows a Tet-themed meal at Ngan Long Home & Camp - Son Island.

In addition, many international tourists also choose to visit temples and monasteries to learn about the customs, culture, and religious beliefs associated with the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year.