Hanoi: Tet Doan Ngo, known as the pest-killing festival, celebrated annually on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, is one of Vietnam’s major traditional festivals. It is an occasion for family members to get together to worship their ancestors, making wishes for good health and safety.
According to Vietnam News Agency, families across the country prepare offerings, including “ruou nep” (fermented glutinous rice) and “banh tro” (a cake made from glutinous rice soaked in ash water), along with the first fruits of the season, incense, tea, and flowers, on their altar on the day. Such offerings are a combination bringing special culinary characteristics to Tet Doan Ngo.