29 de Ano Novo Lunar

📣 Notas para viajantes

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its cuisine and rich cultural and natural attractions. Since the 1990s, it has undergone rapid economic development. Compared to some other destinations like Thailand, it is generally considered less developed as a tourist destination.

• Tết (Lunar New Year) is the largest holiday, typically falling between late January and March. Preparations lead to heightened city activity, followed by a period where most residential areas quiet down.
• The holiday period sees most shops and restaurants closing for several days, limiting local shopping and dining options.
• Major cities organize public festivities and decorations. However, the holiday remains largely a private, family celebration focused on visiting relatives and pagodas.
• Traveling during Tết can involve severe traffic congestion as people travel to ancestral hometowns. It is recommended to settle in a location several days before the holiday.
• Other recognized holidays include May 1 (Labor Day), September 2 (Vietnam's National Day), March 10 (King Hung commemoration), and April 30 (Reunification Day).
• During other major holidays, transportation (trains/planes) and accommodation should be booked far in advance.
• Show general deference and respect to older individuals. Public displays of affection are generally considered disrespectful. Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, especially in formal settings or temples. Always remove shoes before entering homes or temples. When exchanging business cards, use both hands. Avoid discussing politics, particularly territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Be mindful of religious taboos, such as placing chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice or facing a family shrine with your back.