Tet Nguyen Tieu 2027 (First Full Moon of the Lunar New Year) – Tet Nguyen Tieu falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the first full moon night of the new year. As the folk proverb goes: "A whole year of worship is not equal to the full moon of the first lunar month", this is an occasion for Vietnamese people to visit pagodas to pray for peace and perform ancestral worship rituals.
Summary Information
- Date: 15th day of the first lunar month: February 20, 2027
- Location: Nationwide
- Ticket Price: Free
- Main Activities: Evening of the 14th and the 15th day of the first lunar month
Date & Time
- The full moon of the first lunar month in 2027 falls on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
- Many pagodas hold prayer ceremonies starting from the evening of the 14th day of the first lunar month.
Key Highlights
- Visiting pagodas to worship Buddha, performing star-worshipping rituals to ward off bad luck, and praying for peace and fortune.
- Worshipping ancestors with a traditional vegetarian or savory feast.
- Releasing floating flower lanterns on rivers and lakes.
- Vietnam Poetry Day held at the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam).
Locations & Getting There
- Hanoi: Tay Ho Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Su Pagoda.
- Hoi An: Releasing flower lanterns on the Hoai River.
- Ho Chi Minh City: Ba Thien Hau Pagoda, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.
Tips for Visitors
- Major pagodas are often very crowded, so it is best to arrive early and keep a close eye on your personal belongings.
- Limit burning excessive votive paper and incense.
- Dress politely and modestly when visiting pagodas and temples.
Schedules and activities are subject to change based on announcements from the organizers. Gregorian calendar dates are converted from the lunar calendar.
