Work in pairs: Compare the following aspects of the Vietnamese New Year with those of the Japanese one.

Activities

Japan

Vietnam

Preparations

Begin a few days before the New Year

Begin many days before the New Year

Foods and clothes

Cook special food; Dress kimonos or special dress

Cook traditional foods; Dress ao dai, suits, no kimonos

Activities on New Year’s Eve

Clean up and decorate the houses with cherry flowers;  Watch the national singing contest on TV; Go to the shrine; Drink rice wine

Clean up and decorate the houses with peach/apricot flowers; Watch TV; Go to the pagoda; …

People to celebrate with

... among family only

... with every family/ relatives

 

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