19/06/2026
+1 CHỦ ĐỀ READING: TẾT ĐOAN NGỌ
Reading Tết Đoan Ngọ: A Traditional Vietnamese Festival
Tết Đoan Ngọ, also called the Mid-Year Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in Vietnam. It is a traditional festival that has been observed for many centuries. The festival is closely linked to the farming calendar, especially the early summer planting period. People believe that certain rituals and foods can help protect health and bring good luck.
During Tết Đoan Ngọ, families prepare and eat special foods. These include seasonal fruits, fermented rice wine, and traditional cakes. These foods are thought to balance the body and prevent sickness. People also perform simple rituals, such as making offerings at home and visiting communal altars and temples. In many villages, people gather to share food, clean spaces, and participate in small games or cultural performances. Children often take part in these activities, learning about the traditions from older family members.
The festival encourages people to spend time together and connect with their communities. It also provides a space for cultural dialogue, where older and younger generations can exchange knowledge and experience. Even in cities, modern versions of Tết Đoan Ngọ are observed, with families maintaining rituals and sharing meals. Overall, the festival is an important part of Vietnamese culture, combining food, family, and communal activities into a meaningful celebration.
- lunar month /ˈluːnə mʌnθ/ {n.phr}: tháng âm lịch
- farming calendar /ˈfɑːmɪŋ ˈkælɪndər/ {n.phr}: lịch canh tác
- folklore /ˈfəʊklɔːr/ {n}: văn hóa dân gian, truyền thuyết
- observe /əbˈzɜːv/ {v}: tuân theo, thực hiện (một phong tục)
- ritual /ˈrɪtʃuəl/ {n}: nghi lễ
- offering /ˈɒfərɪŋ/ {n}: lễ vật, đồ cúng
- ancestor /ˈænsestər/ {n}: tổ tiên
- generation /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ {n}: thế hệ
- custom /ˈkʌstəm/ {n}: phong tục, tập quán
- preserve /prɪˈzɜːv/ {v}: gìn giữ, bảo tồn
- meaningful /ˈmiːnɪŋfl/ {adj}: có ý nghĩa
- seasonal fruits /ˈsiːznl fruːts/ {n.phr}: trái cây theo mùa
- fermented rice wine /ˈfɜːməntɪd raɪs waɪn/ {n.phr}: rượu gạo lên men
- traditional cakes /trəˈdɪʃənl keɪks/ {n.phr}: bánh truyền thống
- communal altars and temples /kəˈmjuːnl ˈɔːltərz ənd ˈtɛmplz/ {n.phr}: bàn thờ và đền chùa cộng đồng
- communal gatherings /kəˈmjuːnl ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ {n.phr}: các buổi tụ họp cộng đồng
- cultural dialogue /ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ {n.phr}: đối thoại văn hóa
- cultural continuity /ˈkʌltʃərəl kənˈtɪnjuːəti/ {n.phr}: sự liên tục văn hóa
- contemporary /kənˈtɛmpərəri/ {adj}: đương đại
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