The fragrance of Vietnamese spring – Colors of the five continents | SenTia Tet 2026

As the first touches of spring gently embraced the SenTia campus, a meaningful festive season began. Under the theme “The Fragrance of Vietnamese Spring – Colors of the Five Continents,” SenTia’s Lunar New Year 2026 celebration (Year of the Horse – Bính Ngọ) became a vibrant festival connecting students with their cultural roots while broadening their perspectives to appreciate the richness and diversity of world cultures.

Chapter One – The Resonance of Our Roots brought profound emotional moments. The SenTia stage transformed into a vivid live-performance space through the play “Finding Ourselves in the Stories of Our Ancestors,” an interdisciplinary Literature – History – Visual Arts project by Grade 6 and Grade 10 students.

Guided by teachers and Grade 10 mentors, Grade 6 students brought to life familiar Vietnamese legends: “The Dragon and the Fairy” – the origin of the Vietnamese people; “Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh” – resilience in the face of natural disasters; “Saint Giong” – the spirit of defending the nation; and “Banh Chung, Banh Giay” – symbols of traditional culture and customs. Amid constant change, enduring values were beautifully reaffirmed: family bonds, gratitude, national pride, and the meaning of reunion during Tết.

From the stage, the festive atmosphere expanded into Chapter Two – The Rise of Global Citizens, unfolding as a “Tết World Tour” across five continents.

Parents and students “took flight” through cultural booths featuring traditional costumes, signature cuisines, and folk games from different countries. From the refined elegance of Japan’s spring, the vibrant energy of China, the rich flavors of Korea, to the colorful expressions of Europe, Mexico, and Egypt, each stop offered a vivid cultural snapshot. And after traveling across continents, everyone returned to Vietnamese Traditional Tết—the origin of identity and the foundation for global integration.

Through this series of activities, SenTia students not only deepened their understanding of Vietnamese history and culture but also developed teamwork, leadership, and event organization skills. More importantly, they learned to respect differences and nurture pride in their heritage.