Dressed to Celebrate
Most Vietnamese people wear new clothes to celebrate Tet to promote a fresh beginning to the year. Although Western-style outfts are more convenient for daily chores, the traditional tunic reappears each Tet. These tunics add to the festival’s formal atmosphere. Long ago city ladies had their ao dais made from colorful silk brocades and lampas. French influence popularized velvets in shades of burgundy, dark green and … Read more