Hanoi (VNA), Feb. 9 -- "Tat nien" is a traditional practice of Vietnamese people in the last day of a lunar year, during which Vietnamese families gather for a meal, look back on the past year and get themselves ready for a new year.

For Vietnamese people, the "Tat nien" meal is an important occasion for all family members to reunite and foster connections among generations after a busy year with their own business.

Depending on the traditions of each region, along with family members, some guests who are neighbours or close friends of the family are also invited to the meal.

This is a chance for family members to recall memories, settle misunderstandings and conflicts, setting aside unhappy events in the old year, thus becoming ready ...