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The Tet holiday is a significant celebration in Vietnam, and an essential part of this festive occasion is the offering of a tray of five types of fruits on the family altar. This tradition is followed by families in all three regions of the country – the North, Central, and South – each presenting their own unique take on this customary practice, symbolizing their hopes for a prosperous and fortunate year ahead. This article will guide you through the art of arranging a bountiful five-fruit tray, bringing abundance and good luck to your household for the entire year.

According to TP, the fruit tray displayed on the ancestral altar during Tet not only spreads the Tet atmosphere everywhere but also carries many cultural and spiritual meanings. Each region, locality has its own way of decorating the fruit tray, but all express the wishes of the host for the New Year.

In addition to the ancestral altar, on the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is also a fruit tray for children to play and break. Let's find out more about the fruit tray on the Mid-Autumn Festival below.