Work in pairs. Discuss the similarities and differences between the New Year Festivals in Viet Nam and other ASEAN countries

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The New Year Festivals in Viet Nam and other ASEAN countries have some similarities and differences, which are outlined below.

Similarities:
- Both Viet Nam and other ASEAN countries their New Year Festivals to their ancestors and for good luck, , and health for the year to come.
- The New Year Festivals in both Viet Nam and other ASEAN countries involve family gathering, big family meals, , and art performances.

Differences:
- The time of the New Year Festivals in Viet Nam and other ASEAN countries is different. Viet Nam, Singapore, Indonesia, and parts of Malaysia celebrate their New Year Festivals in January or February according to the calendar, while Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar celebrate theirs in April according to the calendar.
- The way of offering respect to ancestors and receiving wishes for good luck and health is different between Viet Nam and other ASEAN countries. In Viet Nam, people burn incense and offer food and drinks to their ancestors at home or temples, while in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar, people offer rice to Buddhist and receive wishes from them.
The New Year Festivals in Viet Nam and other ASEAN countries have different dishes. For example, in Viet Nam, people usually eat sticky rice cakes and boiled chicken, while in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar, people eat various traditional dishes such as papaya salad, fish soup, or sticky rice balls.
In summary, while there are some similarities between the New Year Festivals in Viet Nam and other ASEAN countries, the differences in timing, customs, and traditional dishes reflect the unique cultural identities of each country.