Hoàng thành Thăng Long – Điểm đến Tết Nguyên đán

23/12/2024

With a history of more than a millennium, Thang Long Imperial Citadel is an ideal destination during the Lunar New Year – a moment of harmony between the past and the present, between tradition and modernity. In the early days of spring, this place becomes a space of cultural convergence, bearing the mark of the traditional New Year, attracting a large number of people and tourists to visit and experience.

Kinh Thien Palace on Lunar New Year

Traditional ceremony

Lunar New Year is associated with many traditional rituals, bearing the mark of spiritual culture and traditional customs. Some typical traditional rituals during Lunar New Year at Thang Long Imperial Citadel include:

The Tet pole-raising ceremony: One of the special activities at Thang Long Imperial Citadel during Tet is the pole-raising ceremony. This is a traditional ritual from ancient times, symbolizing the connection between humans and the divine world, with the meaning of exorcising evil spirits, praying for luck and peace in the new year. The tall pole, decorated with flags, streamers and hanging blessing items, creates a solemn, ancient scene, bringing a warm Tet atmosphere.

Tet pole raising ceremony

Incense offering ceremony in memory of 52 former emperors: This ceremony is not only a prayer for national peace and prosperity, but also shows deep gratitude to the kings who built and defended the country. Visitors will feel the solemnity and sacredness of the cultural space here, where national pride and love for the country are strongly aroused.

Incense offering ceremony in memory of 52 ancestors

Traditional cultural and artistic performances: Special performances recreating the ancient Tet cultural space such as lion dance, drum dance, etc. bring viewers the feeling of returning to their roots, to the Tet of their ancestors.

Traditional cultural and artistic performances

Traditional dance at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Exhibition space

In the vast space of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, exhibition areas on traditional Tet customs are also organized. Here, visitors will be able to admire fruit trays, red parallel sentences, and green Chung cakes – familiar images associated with Vietnamese Tet. At the same time, activities such as making Chung cakes, writing calligraphy, and wrapping Tet gifts also help participants gain more understanding and attachment to traditional culture.

The exhibition space is associated with familiar images of Vietnamese Tet.

A corner displaying Vietnamese Tet at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Tet At Ty 2025 promises to bring many special and interesting things in the bustling atmosphere of the traditional Vietnamese New Year. This is not only a time for people to gather and reunite with their families, but also an opportunity to look back on the achievements of the old year and welcome the new year together with new hopes, beliefs and aspirations.

Visitors can visit the outside area and the foot of Hanoi Flag Tower.

Hoàng thành Thăng Long – Điểm đến Tết Nguyên đán

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