Thus, the early Tet ritual is first and foremost an occasion to report achievements and express gratitude to the ancestors. The date for each clan’s early Tet is carefully chosen by a ritual master according to the Dao calendar. The early Tet tray is simple: backyard chicken, home-raised pork, banh chung, banh day, forest vegetables and bowls of white rice. For the Dao, celebrating Tet early is both a gesture of thanksgiving before the new year and an affirmation of their own spiritual calendar. Early Tet, as many elders note, is not only a spiritual rite but also a time for community cohesion.

Source: VietNamNet News February 14, 2026 06:07 UTC