Celebrating The Cultural Beauty Of The Tết Ông Công Ông Táo At RGSV
Every year, on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, Vietnamese families have tradition of preparing a special offering to express their gratitude and respectfully bid farewell to the Kitchen' God of Ông-Công-Ông-Táo. They believe this ritual, involving a neat tray of food, sends them to heaven to report to the Jade Emperor on the family's well-being in the past year and request blessings for a peaceful and prosperous new year. This Ông Công Ông Táo ceremony has long been a cherished cultural tradition in Vietnam, marking the start of the Tet Lunar New Year festivities.
To honour this tradition and foster cultural understanding among the international community, RGSV organised a tour for students to visit the display area of Ông Công Ông Táo ceremony in the school kitchen. Students observed the beautifully decorated space adorned with fresh flowers, vibrant fruit platters, traditional dishes, and symbolic offerings for Ông Công Ông Táo, and the golden carp which is believed their "vehicle" to heaven.
This activity provided a valuable opportunity for cultural exchange. Vietnamese students proudly shared the significance and meaning of this traditional holiday, while international students were fascinated and intrigued by the unique cultural customs of their host country.
Through the activities celebrating traditional Vietnamese holidays, RGSV strives to create enriching experiences for students, encouraging them to explore new cultures, cultivate a spirit of learning and openness, and develop a global perspective. This aligns with the school's commitment to fostering cultural connections and promoting comprehensive student development through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
