Binh Ngo Tet 2026 is an occasion for children and grandchildren to remember their ancestors and send their sincere respect through the gold burning ceremony.
Burning votive paper is an important ritual to close the Tet days, expressing respect for ancestors. The homeowner prepares incense, flowers, offerings, reads solemn prayers, then burns votive paper. This ritual carries the meaning of sending off, wishing for blessings and peace for the whole family in the new year.
Golden votive offering - According to the book Vietnamese Traditional Prayer - Culture and Information Publishing House:
Nammo Amitabha Buddha (3 times)
I respectfully bow to the nine heavens, the ten directions of Buddhas, the Buddhas of the ten directions
I respectfully bow to the Heavens, the Earth, the Dragon veins, the Kitchen Gods, and all the venerable gods.
I respectfully bow to Lord Duong nien hanh kien, Lord Ban canh Thanh hoang, Lords Tho dia, Tao quan, Long mach ton than.
I respectfully bow to the ancestors, patriarchs, and ancestral spirits.
Today is the... month... of the Binh Ngo year
We are... age...
For you
Currently residing in...
Sincerely preparing incense, flowers, offerings, drinks, rituals, offerings, and offerings in front of the altar. Respectfully reporting: Spring feast is over, Lunar New Year has passed, now I would like to burn incense, offer thanks to the gods, and welcome the spirits back to the underworld.
Respectfully ask for blessings and gratitude, blessing and protecting the yang cơ yin trạch, all places are good, children and grandchildren are doing everything as desired, everything is peaceful, both wealth and fortune are complete, and the family is prosperous.
Sincere respect and reverence, humble offerings, generous consideration, bow to witness.
Nammo Amitabha Buddha (3 times)
How to perform the gold burning ritual
After preparing a full tray of offerings and votive paper, the homeowner burns incense, respectfully inviting ancestors and gods to witness. When the incense offering ceremony ends, the burning of votive paper ritual is carried out.
The ceremony space needs to be solemn, limiting noise. The burning of gold should be done slowly and carefully, avoid burning too quickly or too strongly. During the burning, the homeowner can stand nearby, pray, express sincerity and wishes at the beginning of the year.
Things to avoid when burning gold
To ensure the ritual is complete, homeowners should note some common taboos:
Do not burn gold too early or too late: The time usually chosen is morning or afternoon.
Do not burn votive paper indoors: It should be burned outdoors, ensuring safety and feng shui.
Avoid burning too much votive paper: Maintain moderation, avoid wastefulness, and pay attention to the meaning of remembrance.
Hoa Vang is not only a Tet send-off ritual but also expresses the morality of "drinking water, remembering the source". This is also an opportunity for members to reunite, participate in the ritual, and send wishes for peace, health and smooth progress for the new year.
