"Hoi An lanterns hang sparsely throughout the venue. Dancers glide across the stage in silk tunics. Rows of Bánh Tét, Vietnamese rice cakes enjoyed during Lunar New Year, line display tables. And nearby, inflatable horses and a miniature stable invite children to pose for photos - fitting the Year of the Horse theme. The Lunar New Year - known as Tết in Vietnam - is one of the most significant holidays across several Asian countries and among diaspora communities worldwide."
"Tết in Boston 2026 remains the region's largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival. On Sunday, it filled the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in South Boston, a space nearly the size of a football field, said Christina Trần, the festival's decorations director. For months leading up to the event, Trần and her decorations committee hosted weekend workshops to craft decorations and prepare the venue."
Hoi An lanterns, silk-tunic dancers, rows of Bánh Tét, inflatable horses, and a miniature stable created a festive Year of the Horse atmosphere. The event is organized by the Vietnamese American Community of Massachusetts and the New England Intercollegiate Vietnamese Student Association and serves as the region's largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration. The festival filled the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in South Boston, a space nearly the size of a football field. Months of preparation included weekend decoration workshops that fostered intergenerational connections. The larger venue allowed consolidation into a one-day format and expanded attendance, offering a safe communal gathering space.
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