Traditional Tet revived at Hue citadel
(VOVWORLD) - The Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua-Thien Hue will be glowing with the atmosp here of traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) from January 17 – 31.
 People are erecting the Neu bamboo tree to announce the arrival of Tet. |
According to the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, the Cay Neu bamboo tree erecting ceremony will be held at Trieu Mieu, The Mieu and Long An palace on Friday to announce the arrival of Tet.
The “Ancient fragrance of Tet cake” program featuring a banh chung and banh tet making competition is scheduled on Saturday. The flag tower will be lit up and cannons will be fired on New Year Eve. The centre will offer free entry to its monuments during January 25-27, giving locals and tourists access to the former royal city.
These days, visitors will have a chance to watch the Changing of Guards at Ngo Mon Gate, dragon dance, performances of Hue royal court music, royal games and calligraphy at Thai Hoa palace’s courtyard.
On the last day of the Tet festival, the bamboo pole will be taken down, ending the holiday. The same day, The Mieu and Long An palace will host the Opening Seal ceremony to start a new working year.