Preserving a 119-year-old ancestral house, every Lunar New Year (Tet) the family of Tran Thanh Xuan becomes busy cleaning and decorating to welcome relatives from near and far to celebrate the Tet together. A 119-year-old houseThe 119-year-old ancestral house stands quietly among modern townhouses in Ho Chi Minh City. “After 2000, I took on the responsibility of caring for and preserving the ancestral house,” Xuan said. Family members gather from the 27th day of the lunar month to clean and decorate the ancestral house for Tet. Family members gather from the 27th day of the lunar month to clean and decorate the ancestral house for Tet.

Source: VietNamNet News February 19, 2026 06:07 UTC