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1. What day is Doan Ngo Tet?
Doan Ngo Tet, also known as the Pest Extermination Tet, is one of the significant celebrations in Vietnamese culture. It is called Pest Extermination Tet because it is believed that consuming the first meal on this day will kill all pests and parasites in the body.
On this day, Vietnamese people set up altars to pay homage to their ancestors and deities, praying for a fruitful harvest season without pests and diseases, as well as for good health. Additionally, it is a time for families to reunite and bond.
Doan Ngo Tet falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. In 2023, it falls on June 22nd in the Gregorian calendar.
2. What is the auspicious time to perform the Doan Ngo Tet ritual in 2023?
In different regions, the timing for Tet Doan Ngo may vary within families. However, traditionally, midday is considered the most appropriate time for offerings.
Tet Doan Ngo, also known as the 'Beginning of Summer Festival', signifies the transition from yin to yang energy, with 'ngọ' referring to noon. Hence, the auspicious hours for offerings in 2023 fall within the Binh Ngọ frame, from 11 am to 1 pm.
If arranging offerings during the suggested hours isn't feasible, alternatives include the Giap Thin period (7 am - 9 am) or the Dinh Mui period (1 pm - 3 pm).
3. Tet Doan Ngo Offerings
Depending on regional customs, Tet Doan Ngo offerings may include various items, typically comprising ceremonial essentials such as incense, flowers, and symbolic items like gold.
- - Incense, flowers, and symbolic items
- Water
- Glutinous rice wine
- Assorted fruits such as plums, lychees, persimmons, bananas, and watermelons
Each region boasts its own local delicacies.
Rice, glutinous rice wine, and various fruits are indispensable offerings for Tet Doan Ngo. While the northern regions celebrate with 'banh gio', southerners prefer 'banh u', and those in the central regions savor duck meat.
4. Notes for Tet Doan Ngo Offering
- - Avoid leaving scattered footwear to prevent negative energy attraction.
- Steer clear of hospitals and funerals as their heavy atmosphere can invite illness and negative energy.
- In some regions, adults must not set foot on the ground upon waking, instead rinsing their mouths three times deeply and consuming a boiled duck egg.
- Refrain from dropping money on Tet Doan Ngo as it symbolizes loss of prosperity and luck decline.
- If staying in a hotel or guesthouse, avoid choosing the first and last rooms of a hallway as they tend to accumulate negative energy, posing health risks.
Above are the auspicious timings for Tet Doan Ngo in 2023. Hopefully, this article helps you prepare for the ritual thoroughly, inviting abundance and blessings. If you find this information useful, don't forget to share it with your loved ones and friends.
