As most of you will be aware, the coming Tết is the most important festival in the Vietnamese calendar. It marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year and a time for renewal. Festivities occur throughout the country, but this is also very much a family holiday and many of the observances take place at home.
The last day of the old year (4 Feb) and the first three days of the New Year (5-6-7 Feb) are the most important days of the celebration. On New Year’s Eve, families gather for dinner, with all members being present. The Giao Thừa (New Year Eve) at midnight, is the most sacred time with the passage from the old to the New Year. Individuals offer personal prayers to honour and thank the God of Heaven and the God of Earth for their blessings.
In appreciation before the coming New Year, BBGV would like to wish all our members, clients and partners a prosperous and Happy Lunar New Year for 2019.
The BBGV office will be closed for the Lunar New Year from Saturday 2nd February and will reopen on Monday 11th February. If your enquiry is URGENT please call +84 90 241 5530 or alternatively email peter.rimmer@bbgv.org
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DO NOT FORGET: With the arrival of the New Year, we are calling for joining BBGV membership 2019 with our great benefits. We offer a wide range of discounts to all our members.
Should you have any further requirements or questions concerning BBGV membership, please contact:
1/ For all Hanoi members: linh.bui@bbgv.org
2/ For Corporate membership in HCMC: nga.nguyen@bbgv.org
3/ For SME/Individual membership in HCMC: quynh.nguyen@bbgv.org
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