Tet Festival in Hoi An

Tet Festival in Hoi An Step into a realm of enchantment this Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival. Join us at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai as we usher in the Year of the Wood Snake with an array of vibrant and immersive experiences that celebrate the spirit of renewal and joy.

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Tet Highlights

Thap Nen Candle Lighting Ceremony

January 28, 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm at the Reflection Pool

As the year draws to a close and a new one begins, join us to light candles as offerings to our ancestors. Shine a light into your heart with this sacred Vietnamese ritual.

Two people dressed in ornate red, white and gold costumes perform a Chinese lion dance outdoors

Lion Dance Opening Ceremony

January 28, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Beach Bar

Experience a warm welcome as our lion dancers and drummers get the energy flowing, alongside tasty canapés and refreshing drinks.

Temple Blessings

January 29, 9:00 am – 10:00 am at Ha Ma Temple

Start the year counting your blessings with a visit to our 19th-century resort temple. Woven into local life, offerings to ancestors and prayers for health and happiness are an integral part of traditional Vietnamese culture, especially during Tet.

A Goodnight Kiss to the Earth Write your own love letter to the earth and float it on our lotus pond during this end-of-day ritual set to the sound of crystal singing bowls. Learn More

Festive Dining

Whole suckling pig with traditional garnishes and sauce trio

A Tet Feast Fit for Family

January 28, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm at La Sen

Our family-friendly four-course Vietnamese Tet dinner includes traditional specialities such as crispy pork belly roll, steamed sea bass and creamy sweet corn soup with lobster. End the night on a sweet note with a bowl of Fortune, our Lunar New Year–inspired dessert. VND 2,800,000 per person.

Couple walks on sandy beach by dining table between two palm trees, paper lanterns

Premium Barbecue Dinner

January 28 – February 1 on Ha My Beach or in your villa

Flickering lanterns and whispering waves set the scene for a private gourmet barbecue feast. Choose Asian- or Western-style specialities from both land and sea, all chargrilled to perfection. VND 5,900,000 per person. Terms and conditions apply.

Chef cooks street food noodles in traditional Vietnamese rice hat

Grand Tet Barbecue Dinner

January 29, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm at La Sen

Get set for a cultural excursion with appetizers made for sharing, a fiesta of live barbecue stations and a bamboo dance performance with traditional instruments. VND 3,400,000 per adult; VND 1,700,000 per child ages 7–12.

Close-up of chargrilled steak, asparagus and corn on grill grates

Korean Barbecue Night

January 30, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm in the Cooking Academy Courtyard

Feast on premium cuts of beef from Japan and Korea, organic pork from Australia, and locally sourced lobster and prawns, complemented by Vietnamese instrumental and K-pop music.

An aerial view of an assortment of Indian food at Baraabaru Indian Thali

Tandoori Night

January 31, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm at Café Nam Hai

Sample a vibrant platter brimming with à la carte Indian delicacies from both sea and land, where every bite is a celebration of culinary artistry and rich heritage.

The Year of The Wood Snake

Embrace the gifts of the wood snake – introspection, wisdom and growth – as we celebrate with vibrant festivities, inspiring rituals and culinary feasts. May the spirit of Tet bring you joy, prosperity and togetherness this Vietnamese Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year Wellness

Inner Light Awakening Program

January 20 – February 2 at The Heart of the Earth Spa

Begin with prana yoga to ignite the life force within, followed by guided breathwork and affirmation chanting to release stress and spark creativity. A spine-focused chakra healing session balances energies, and a soothing mini facial completes the journey. 150 minutes: VND 8,000,000 per couple.

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Cultural Experiences

Vietnamese Roulette | January 30, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon at Beach Bar

Play a round of Bầu Cua Tôm Cá (Fish Prawn Crab), an animal roulette game, typically played during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The winner is rewarded with a complimentary drink.

Vietnamese Calligraphy | January 30, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Open Lounge

Discover the Vietnamese Lunar New Year tradition of thư pháp (calligraphy). Characters blossom to life in this careful art like a canvas of poetic expression.

Coconut Tree Planting | January 31, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon at the Resort Garden

In Vietnam, the coconut tree symbolizes life, resilience and sustenance. Join our gardening team for an immersive coconut-planting session as you dive into the world of local flora, where every seed tells a story and nature unfolds its secrets.

Two people engaged in a traditional craft activity, working together on fabric art while seated on a wicker patio set in a lush, green outdoor setting.

Hoi An Lantern Making | January 31, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Open Lounge

Vietnamese lanterns are believed to be symbols of luck, happiness and wealth. Join this family bonding activity to release your inner artist, then take home your own handmade souvenir.

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