On the evening of New Year, fireworks, drums and gongs frighten away the devil Na A and his wife. Among all thay mayhem, people try to recognise the first sound of the new year. A good sign is a barking dog, signifying confidence and trust. A buffalo means hard work, while a hooting owl is outright bad, a sign for sickness. If you are successful or charming, you will receive man invitations, since the first person visitng a houshold after Tet is said to be an indicator of the luck the family can expect for the rest of the year.
Food is laid out in temples to feed the hungry ghosts that wander the earth for one day.
Burining paper money supports the praying for absolution. This festival is especially dedicated to children, but adults also take part. The children sing, dance and parade with lanterns shaped as stars, the moon or animals. Find your dream vacation at Infohub Reserve your hotel now online with the Planet Holiday, Asia's premier hotel reservation web site since 1997.