Welcoming Tet, the Year of Rat
08:52 | 16/01/2020
As Tet, the most important festival of the year for Vietnam, is just days away, the whole country is in a hustle to prepare to welcome the Year of the Rat, wishing for health, happiness, and good fortune.
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| Foreigners come to Vietnam's big cities to experience the festivities as the streets bloom with a million bright colours to celebrate Tet |
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| The streets of the Old Quarter become more crowded as people come to take photos |
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| Folk games and traditional activities on the street attract people to have fun and learn about the country's traditions |
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| People shopping for ornaments to take home |
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| Kumquat trees, the must-have decoration plant for most families |
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| Radish is also popular this year, as its red colour is believed to bring good luck to the house |
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| In addition to peach blossoms and apricot branches, grapefruit trees have also been in high demand in recent years |
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| Colourful orchids are also a popular choice to decorate the house |
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