The festive decorations in Ho Chi Minh City not only linger into January, they increase. Early in December, the city starts to decorate for Christmas, as more people are aware of the holiday though few know of Jesus. But in January, those decorations … [Read more...]
Lamb of God
Tet 2015 Prayer Guide
Here's a great pray guide to use in praying for the peoples of Viet Nam during the Tet (lunar new year) holiday this week. Day of Prayer and Fasting Tet Feb 2015 … [Read more...]
Lucky Gold
The 10th day of the Lunar New Year is dedicated to the 'god of wealth' or Thần Tài as he is known in Viet Nam. Taken from the Chinese tradition of the folk hero turned deity, Thần Tài is prevalent throughout Viet Nam and especially invoked at the … [Read more...]
Year of the Horse
What is Têt? Têt is the most important festival of the Vietnamese calendar. It marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year and a time to make a new start. Festivities occur throughout the country, but this is a family holiday and many of the … [Read more...]
Luck for the New Year?
Luck for the New Year? from reachingvietnam on Vimeo. Celebrating "Tet" or the Lunar New Year is the most important holiday of the year for Vietnamese people. Good times are had with family and friends but much of the celebration revolves around … [Read more...]