Yellow is one of the happiest Tết colors, seen in golden mai blossoms.
Yellow can also mean warmth and joy. It makes Tết feel sunny and bright.
💡 Vietnamese Colors — Fun Facts
Fun “Did you know?” facts about Vietnamese Colors — tap through 10 at a time!
Red is believed to be the luckiest color in all of Vietnam.
It shows up at Tết, weddings, and happy days. Red means good fortune!
Green banana leaves are used to wrap bánh chưng cakes.
The leaves give the cake a nice green color and fresh smell. Clever wrapping!
The Vietnamese flag is red with a golden-yellow star in the middle.
The star has five points. You can see the flag on special days.
Lì xì envelopes are usually bright red for good luck.
The red color is said to bring happiness. Inside is a little lucky money.
Yellow apricot blossoms (hoa mai) are a color of Tết in the south.
Their bright yellow petals mean spring is here. Homes fill with them at Tết.
Red is a lucky color in Vietnam and is seen a lot at Tết.
People believe red brings good luck. That is why Tết has so much red!