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Lunar calendar

Có phải tháng giêng không bao giờ nhuận?

Is January never a leap month?

'Examining' the Vietnamese lunar calendar in the 20th - 21st centuries, we do not see January as a leap month. Many people believe that there will never be a leap month in January. What do experts say about this?

Why is it called January?

Vietnamese people often call the first lunar month "month 1" instead of just calling it by number like other months. Why is it called "month 1"?
Origin and meaning of Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is the transition point between the old year and the new year, representing the eternity of heaven and earth, and people's desire for harmony between Heaven - Earth - Human. And above all, Tet is the day of reunion for every family.