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Tet and the Chinese New Year both occur on the same day. In addition, for the Vietnamese, this is like <br>Christmas and Thanksgiving all rolled into one.
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The Top Vietnamese Lucky Flower and Plants Tet and the Chinese New Year both occur on the same day. In addition, for the Vietnamese, this is like Christmas and Thanksgiving all rolled into one. Businesses and schools are shut for the holidays, and people return home for the holiday as a symbol of respect. It's a period of symbolism rooted in long- standing customs, just like other occasions for celebration. And the fortunate plants and flowers are where it all began. Early Vietnamese Time Test Tet, also known as the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is the most well-known celebration of the year, according to the Vietnamese people. It begins on the first day of the first lunar month, signalling the start of spring. This typically happens in late January or early February in tropical Vietnam. You say it's spring in February? Well, there isn't much difference between the seasons you will find out after spending a month here in January. Due to its proximity to the equator, Vietnam experiences very little temperature variation. So instead of using temperature to define the seasons, humans usually use rainfall and flowering plants. Tet is observed from February most of the years, and the planning is well underway for the festivities in Ho Chi Minh City. Tet blossoms are continually blooming yellow Mai flowers adorn entranceways peach blossoms appear in storefront displays and kumquat trees laden with fruit adorn numerous living rooms and hotel lobbies. Additionally, every lucky plant and Vietnamese lucky flower has a unique symbolic meaning, exactly like Christmas in the West. BLOSSOMS IN YELLOW (HOA MAI) In southern Vietnam, it's difficult to locate an eatery, a public structure, or a store without at least a jar of these gorgeous yellow blooms. They are sometimes referred to as yellow Mai blossoms (Hoa Mai) and are regarded as the very essence of spring in the south Hoa Mai are among the first plants to bloom in southern Vietnam. They are regarded as the embodiment of Tet as a result. You may also discover a lot of fake ones in Ho Chi Minh City, but that just tells half the tale. Every element of Hoa Mai has a more profound significance. Each of the five petals represents one of five blessings, such as longevity, wealth, tranquilly, health, or love of virtues. In addition, the yellow Vietnamese flowers meaning is joy, fortune, and prosperity. PINK PEACHES (HOA DAO) In contrast, the peach blossom commands attention in northern Vietnam. These rosy-pink Tet flowers are revered as bringers of fortune in Hanoi. The ones that are most vividly coloured are highly favoured blossoming peaches. In Vietnam's cooler northern region, peach trees bloom early. Because they bloom when other plants are still dormant, people refer to the blossoms as having "brave hearts." According to custom, Hoa Dao maintains the harmony and well-being of the family. CUY QUAT (KUMQUAT) TREE Despite not being a flower, the kumquat tree is an essential part of Vietnamese Tet customs. It is a common living room decoration for the Lunar New Year because of its deep orange fruits, which stand
for fruitfulness. Kumquats are additionally thought to bestow health and fortune on family-run companies. Trimmed kumquat trees The Vietnamese look for a tree with numerous fruits of comparable size, both ripe and green, and large, gleaming green leaves in order to have the most luck. The family will have greater luck the more fruit there is on the tree. Tet tradition dictates that trees are carefully chosen and publicly exhibited in houses and businesses during the festival. In fact, the majority of companies set the price near their entrance with the street in full view. All components of the kumquat tree are significant, much like the Tet flowers. They stand for consecutive generations in this situation. Generally, fruits are equivalent to grandparents, flowers to parents, buds to children, and fresh green leaves to grandchildren. The selection of the tree becomes extremely crucial as a result. Bonsai and additional key Tet florals from Vietnam Of course, there are numerous additional flowers that are significant in Vietnamese Tet customs, each having a unique significance. Among them are chrysanthemums, which are generally referred to as yellow daisies, cockscombs, orchids, and marigolds (which stand for lifespan) are a few Vietnamese flowers names. Throughout the city, pots of these vivid yellow Tet flowers are displayed during the holiday at residences, businesses, temples, and pagodas. Chrysanthemums, a symbol of life, is thought to bring harmony to the home.