Learn about “Doan Ngo Festival” – Tet of the Vietnamese

Doan Ngo Festival has another simple name in Vietnamese: “Tet Giet Sau Bo” (day for killing insects). It’s held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in the year. 

Doan Ngo Festival is also an occasion when Vietnamese people can show their gratitude to the others. On that day, son-in-law will prepare some gifts to give his parents-in-law; students also have small present for their teachers; the patients express gratitude to doctors with their products.

The two traditional types of food to be eaten on this holiday are banh u and com ruou. Banh u is pyramidal sticky rice cakes wrapped in banana leaves. They are often stuffed with beans and banana leaves’ essence, creating its dominant flavor.

Learn about "Doan Ngo Festival” - Tet of the Vietnamese

Com ruou, which literally translates as “rice wine,” are little balls of fermented rice bathed in wine.

Learn about "Doan Ngo Festival” - Tet of the Vietnamese

Learn about "Doan Ngo Festival” - Tet of the Vietnamese

Doan Ngo Festival is also an occasion when Vietnamese people can show their gratitude to the others. On that day, son-in-law will prepare some gifts to give his parents-in-law; students also have small present for their teachers; the patients express gratitude to doctors with their products.

It’s also said that the fifth day of the fifth lunar month is the day to honor Mother Au Co – the mother of Vietnamese people. Mentioned a folk verse:

“Tháng Năm ngày tết Đoan Dương.

Là ngày giỗ Mẹ Việt Thường Văn Lang.”

It can be literally translated as “Doan Ngo Festival of the fifth lunar month is Mother Au Co’s death anniversary”. Perhaps, traditional liturgy of ancestor worship in Doan Ngo Festival originated from this.

Learn about "Doan Ngo Festival” - Tet of the Vietnamese

Up to now, besides the Lunar New Year Holiday, Doan Ngo Festival plays a significant role in every Vietnamese life for practical and holy meanings. Enjoying the atmosphere of Doan Ngo Festival, you will get to know more about its value and spirits.

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