As the old year gradually recedes, the pace of life in apartment buildings also becomes slower. The Tet atmosphere does not come in droves but gradually permeates through small changes in living space, from the building lobby to each apartment, creating a very unique feeling of contemplation in the city.
Tet colors are quietly present in the common space
In the days leading up to Tet, the halls of apartment buildings begin to have a very unique shape of Spring. Not too brilliant, not displayed densely, Tet comes with small details: a pale pink peach branch placed next to the reception counter, a pretty kumquat pot in the corner of the hall, a few streaks of yellow lights hanging along the walkway leading to the elevator. Warm light spreads gently on the stone floor, making the familiar space softer.
That sufficient decoration creates a familiar, close feeling, like a gentle reminder that the old year is gradually closing. In the midst of the hurried urban life, common spaces are gently cared for to become places for residents to slow down a bit - stop for a few seconds, admire the Tet colors, exchange a New Year's greeting or record the last moments of the year with a simple photo.
The simplicity in the decoration also clearly reflects the change in the way apartment residents celebrate Tet. Tet is no longer a formal display, but a necessary moment of silence for each person to feel the seasonal change, to feel the atmosphere of reunion approaching right in their daily living space.
Year-end party in the middle of an apartment building, keeping the warmth of reunion
Along with decoration, the year-end atmosphere is also gradually spreading. Year-end meals are prepared more slowly, not too elaborate but full. In some apartment buildings, small gatherings, common year-end meals or short conversations in the hallways and elevators become a connecting thread between residents.
Among the high-rise buildings, Tet appears with very lifelike moments: A New Year's greeting given in a hurry, a familiar smile, or a warm feeling when returning to a neatly cleaned apartment. That is the quiet but deep Tet atmosphere, enough for each person to clearly feel the meaning of reunion when the New Year is very near.
