Top 6 Ways to Commemorate Thất Tịch Holiday in Vietnam

The Festival of Lights, also known as Diwali, is a vibrant celebration observed by millions around the world, particularly in India. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. During this auspicious occasion, homes and streets are adorned with colorful decorations, candles, and intricate rangoli designs. Families come together to exchange gifts, share delicious sweets, and offer prayers for prosperity and happiness.

Significance of Diwali:

• Symbol of hope: Diwali signifies the triumph of hope over despair. It serves as a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of light and hope to guide us forward.
• Unity in diversity: Diwali brings people from diverse backgrounds together in a spirit of harmony and togetherness. It transcends religious and cultural boundaries, fostering unity and understanding among communities.
• Renewal and rejuvenation: The festival marks the beginning of a new year in the Hindu calendar and is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who symbolizes wealth and prosperity. It is a time for introspection, renewal of vows, and setting new goals for the year ahead.

In our country, on the day of the Festival of Lights, many people often engage in acts of kindness, visit temples to pray for good fortune and blessings for themselves or their families. The Festival of Lights holds significant spiritual importance, so you can perform acts of kindness, helping others if possible, to increase blessings.

From charitable deeds to assisting others, all your actions aimed at benefiting the community hold special significance on this day. Engaging in acts of kindness not only brings joy and happiness to us but also helps us accumulate merit and share love with those around us. Small gestures such as giving gifts to the poor, assisting the disabled, or visiting the elderly, children, all volunteer activities have great significance during this festive season.

The tradition of eating red bean soup and other red bean dishes on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month originated from the youth in China in recent years and spread to other countries with the Festival of Lights. Red beans symbolize the wish for smooth relationships, singles to find their partners, and couples to stay together for a lifetime.

There are many beliefs that eating red bean soup on the Festival of Lights will help singles find their significant others. For couples in love, consuming red bean soup will strengthen their bond, adding romance and happiness to their relationship.

Furthermore, red bean soup is a dish that helps cool down the heat during hot summer days. On the Festival of Lights, families can enjoy red bean soup together, creating a cozy atmosphere and bonding among loved ones.

The Festival of Lights is a special occasion for couples to express their love as well as a day for single individuals to seek companionship for themselves. This activity showcases your sincere intentions, expressing a desire for a long-lasting bond with your partner. Surely, they will be deeply touched upon receiving your gift.

Meaningful gift ideas include:

• Memorable photo album: It's a smart choice to gift your loved one. With a photo album, you can decorate it yourself, create carefully crafted love memories with sincere and meaningful words. Surely, your loved one will be extremely happy on the Festival of Lights.
• Healthcare devices: Health is always a top priority in life. Especially, the health of our loved ones becomes even more important, and we desire to protect and care for them as best as we can.
• Beauty care devices are becoming increasingly popular and diverse, from facial cleansers, facial massagers, to facial mist machines... This makes them a special and practical gift to give to family, friends, or loved ones.
• Fashion: Fashion clothing is not only a material gift, but also a way to express affection and care from the giver. Choosing clothes that suit their style and preferences shows that you have taken the time to understand what they truly love.
• Fresh flowers: Giving fresh flowers shows appreciation and care for the recipient. It can make the recipient feel happy, joyful, and grateful for the love from the giver.

The Festival of Lights may not be widely celebrated in Vietnam, but for the younger generation, this is a day of significant importance. So, don't hesitate to send meaningful and heartfelt wishes to your friends and loved ones on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month!

Wish Suggestions:

• This Festival of Lights, my only wish for you is to always be happy, joyful, and beautiful.
• Across the Milky Way, the love between us is even more intense than before. Wishing happiness to both of you!
• This Festival of Lights, I'm not looking for red bean soup, I'm just waiting for someone to appear after the rain, a moment to fulfill my wishes.
• Today I offer you a bowl of red bean soup, tomorrow you'll return the favor. Let's be happy this Festival of Lights, just like us!
• Niu Lang and Zhi Nu only meet once a year, but I want to meet you once and be with you for a hundred years.
• Thank you for bravely crossing many lonely Festival of Lights to finally have each other this year. Wishing you always beautiful, cheerful, and continuing our beautiful love story together.
• For me, this Festival of Lights is truly joyful and meaningful because I have you in my life. Thank you for being with me on that Festival of Lights. Wishing you lots of happiness on this Festival of Lights.
• Have you eaten red bean soup yet? Eat it because who knows, you might meet someone who matches your heart. Wishing you a joyful Festival of Lights.