Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! (Happy New Year)
Boy in a dragon costume celebrates Tết in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo courtesy of alex.ch on Flickr.
Today is Tết – the Vietnamese New Year. It is a three-day celebration associated with luck and new beginnings – a time to pay debts, mend broken relationships and renew friendships.
Given the progress that has been made over the last year to clean up Agent Orange in Vietnam, these new beginnings are of the utmost relevance to the millions of people still being affected by this toxic herbicide.
Join the celebration by helping to build awareness of the continuing impact of Agent Orange and observing one of the many Vietnamese traditions associated with Tết.
If you are new to Tết – take a look at our Facebook page and Twitter profile for ideas. Then just write a short Facebook post, email or Tweet about what you are doing to celebrate. For example:
| Facebook: | Happy Vietnamese New Year! Tết is a time of celebration and new beginnings; a time to pay debts, forgive enemies and renew friendships. I’m celebrating by [insert what you are doing to celebrate Tết]. Learn more at http://makeagentorangehistory.org/celebrate-tet |
| Twitter: | Happy Vietnamese New Year! I’m celebrating Tết by [insert what you are doing to celebrate Tết]. http://bit.ly/fpeuwa #tet #agent orange. |
| Email: | Dear Friend:
Happy Vietnamese New Year! Tết is a special three-day holiday associated with luck and new beginnings. Vietnamese traditionally give gifts; exchange greetings associated with health and prosperity; and decorate their homes to celebrate. I’m celebrating by {insert what you are doing to celebrate Tết]. Learn more at http://makeagentorangehistory.org/celebrate-tet and join me in bringing in the New Year! |
And by the way – we’d love to hear what you’re doing to celebrate, too. Please leave a comment on this blog or send a picture to info@makeagentorangehistory.org.
