A man and a woman may hold hands or touch in public

A man can touch a woman (put an arm around her shoulder,

hold her arm, kiss) Kissing (between husband and wife, lovers) in public is

acceptable

Parents and children kiss each otherIt is rarely found that people of the same sex holding hands.

People rarely do this in public. It looks “ridiculous”

A man does not do this for affection or friendliness. It is insulting to a woman.

It is not acceptable. It should be done in private quarters. No kissing in front of public

Rarely, except small babies

It is quite acceptable. One can see two men or women in the street holding hands

Tet (Lunar New Year) is the most important. This date varies from year to year, between January 15 and Feb 20.

Vietnamese celebrate death days. They worship ancestors. They prepare a big meal and invite members of the family and relatives to get together and talk about the good aspects of the dead person. Birthdays are also celebrated, but are less emphasized.