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A riot of fresh flowers and ornamental plants.
Decorating homes with flowers and plants for Tet (Vietnamese New Year) is quite common among Vietnamese people. This makes the house look vibrant, fresh, and full of energy thanks to the colors of spring flowers and foliage. Furthermore, flowers and plants symbolize the fertility and abundance of nature, thus wishing the family happiness and prosperity in the new year.
Decorating homes with flowers and ornamental plants for Tet (Vietnamese New Year) is quite common among Vietnamese people.
Adding fresh flowers or ornamental plants not only brings a sense of peace but also creates a relaxing atmosphere in the home. In particular, choosing the right plants for each family is considered a way to attract good fortune for the homeowner.
The living room is often the central gathering place for family activities and receiving guests. Many families invest in decorating it with fresh flowers and plants to highlight the center of their living space. Not only do these plants bring fresh air, but they also contribute to the aesthetic appeal of the home. During Tet (Vietnamese New Year), families can choose flowering plants that symbolize prosperity and good fortune, such as apricot blossoms, marigolds, peach blossoms, sunflowers, snowdrops, and willow blossoms. Or they can choose beautiful ornamental plants for Tet decorations such as bonsai, money trees, kumquat trees, and orchids.
Besides providing fresh air, plants also contribute to the aesthetic appeal of a home.
The lucky red color of the lanterns
Lighting is one of the important elements that helps make a home warmer and more enchanting during Tet (Lunar New Year). Besides the commonly used string lights, many families choose red lanterns to decorate for Tet. They are often hung in front of the house with the belief that they ward off evil spirits and bad luck, bringing happiness and good fortune to the homeowner in the new year.
Furthermore, the vibrant red color of the lantern symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. Therefore, red lanterns are not only commonly used during Tet (Lunar New Year) but also throughout the year.
The lanterns also feature a vibrant red color, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
The exquisite artistry of Tet couplets.
Decorative accessories for Tet (Vietnamese New Year) play a significant role in enhancing the festive atmosphere. Popular accessories for Tet decorations include greeting cards or couplets…
Decorative accessories for Tet (Vietnamese New Year) play a significant role in enhancing the festive atmosphere of the holiday.
For many families, red couplets are a very familiar sight during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Families often hang meaningful couplets written by calligraphers. The image of artistic couplets with elegant calligraphy adds sophistication and harmony to the home's space.
New Year couplets are often hung on either side of the ancestral altar or at the entrance of the house, adding prominence and charm to the living space. Furthermore, each couplet contains New Year's greetings with auspicious meanings and hopes for prosperity and good fortune in the new year.
For many families, red couplets are a very familiar sight during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
A luxurious space with ceramics.
One of the items that helps make a living space more luxurious and sophisticated is ceramic tableware. Not only do ceramic sets bring elegance and sophistication, but they also blend traditional and modern elements.
A ceramic tea set contributes to making the Tet tea table elegant and refined. Similarly, a ceramic vase can make the home space more splendid and impressive. Therefore, these items are often placed in a prominent location where guests can easily see them to attract attention.
One of the items that can make a living space more luxurious and sophisticated is ceramic tableware.
Vibrant wall art
Decorating with art paintings on the walls during the Lunar New Year is a way to showcase elegance and sophistication in your home. Wall paintings are not only a refined combination of art but also a bridge to the soul, transforming living spaces into works of art. Each painting not only conveys meaningful New Year wishes but also helps to make the home more luxurious.
Families can choose to buy landscape paintings with Tet (Lunar New Year) themes or feng shui paintings that bring good luck and prosperity. Tet-themed paintings, with their bright images of flowers, bring peace while still exuding sophistication and elegance. Or, if they want a lucky and prosperous atmosphere for the new year, families can choose to hang a set of paintings with a predominantly yellow color scheme of apricot blossoms, bringing warmth to their living space.
Decorating with art paintings on the walls during the Lunar New Year is a way to showcase elegance and class in your home.
