Tet in Bolsa (USA) is steeped in Vietnamese culture.

Strictly speaking, it should be Southern California, Orange County, but people often use the name of a street or road to refer to this area, such as the Phuoc Loc Tho shopping center or the Bolsa area (a street name in Spanish, where there are many Vietnamese shops and restaurants). Most Vietnamese people who have lived or settled in the US or other countries have visited Bolsa at least once, where they have many friends and relatives to visit. Former students and compatriots from various provinces and cities also occasionally meet in Bolsa at reunions.

Every year, Vietnamese Americans in Southern California celebrate the Lunar New Year in various ways: parades on Bolsa Street, student Lunar New Year fairs, Lunar New Year flower markets, etc. These activities are very familiar to the Vietnamese community here. Many people from all over the United States still make a habit of returning to Southern California to celebrate the Lunar New Year and greatly enjoy the opportunity to participate in these festivals.

Bolsa has many shopping areas, although not as bustling on any one street asHoustongoodDallasof the stateTexasNo matter the season, people feel comfortable here because of the warm climate. Therefore, during weekends, Christmas, New Year's, and Lunar New Year, Bolsa always attracts a large number of visitors from all over. Moreover, when they return home, everyone carries bags full of Vietnamese specialties, such as Hue spring rolls, pork sausage, grilled spring rolls, dried beef, etc. Some people even come to Bolsa for a week or two to shop for groceries and bring food back home to enjoy gradually. Mr. Tieu Van Chi (from the state)Nevada), said: "My wife and I came to America to reunite with our children about 3 years ago."Las Vegas"But there are few Vietnamese people living there, so it doesn't have the same lively and joyful atmosphere as here! On the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Dragon, we're going back to Bolsa to visit the flower market, do some shopping, and we'll definitely return here on Tet day to participate in the cultural activities." Mr. Chi added: "Bolsa has a Tet atmosphere very similar to that of my homeland. Only here can I truly relive the warm and cozy atmosphere of Vietnamese Tet, it's really enjoyable." Mrs. Nguyen Thi Lan (Mr. Chi's wife) commented: "Bolsa market sells all kinds of cakes and sweets, and the prices are relatively affordable. There are also many flowers, especially orchids. I even saw many pots of apricot and peach blossoms full of buds that will probably bloom on the first day of Tet..."

Ms. Trinh Ngoc, the owner of a flower stall at Bolsa Market, said that in the past few weeks, many people from far away have visited her stall. Everyone was amazed and said that Little Saigon is not much different from Ho Chi Minh City. With all kinds of apricot blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, and bamboo displayed, everyone wants to come here to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) to ease their homesickness. Mr. Tran Minh Chau, an elderly resident of Denver, commented,

Southern California has many friends, a vibrant arts scene, and cultural festivals, so he visits at least two or three times a year.

Michael Hai and Jennifer Loan were classmates at university.ChicagoMichael Hai and his friend recently returned to Bolsa to visit relatives and celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon. They also had the opportunity to witness a competition for wrapping banh chung and banh tet (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) held in the Phuoc Loc Tho area at the beginning of January 2011. Michael Hai commented: "This is truly a gathering place for Vietnamese people overseas, anything with a Vietnamese flavor is appreciated."Male"Yes, that's true. My girlfriend and I are both young, so we don't fully understand the significance of the three days of Tet. Now, seeing people organizing competitions with question-and-answer sessions about the meaning of banh chung and banh tet (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) sounds very interesting. It helps young people like us understand more about the customs and traditions of the Vietnamese people."

Starting from the 15th day of the 12th lunar month, the "Phuoc-Loc-Tho" Tet market on Bolsa Street officially opened. Similar to the "Euro Asian-Furnishings" orchid market...Fountain ValleyAs soon as the ribbon-cutting ceremony began, a large crowd gathered to admire the flowers, and many people bought them. According to the weather forecast, during the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Dragon in Bolsa this year, there may be light rain, and the weather will be cool enough for ladies to wear warm coats and scarves...

According to DaHoanket