Celebrating the New Year by Visiting the Pagoda in Vietnam

Published at: 4 June 2026

Celebrating the New Year by Visiting the Pagoda in Vietnam

Total: 78 words

At the start of Tết, many people go to the pagoda.

They want to pray for health and good luck.

The pagoda is very busy with crowds.

You can smell the incense in the air.

People light incense sticks and make wishes.

Some also get xin xăm, a fortune telling practice.

They ask questions about the new year.

This tradition is important.

Even young people go to the pagoda.

They want to connect with their culture and family.

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