The full moon of the first lunar month (also known as Nguyen Tieu Tet or Thuong Nguyen festival) has long been a long-standing tradition in the religious life of Vietnamese people.
Folk wisdom once concluded that: "Praying Buddha all year round is not as good as the full moon of the first lunar month".
In traditional beliefs, the full moon of the first lunar month is the time when heaven - earth - people harmonize, suitable for praying for peace, fortune and smooth progress. Therefore, many families prepare elaborate offerings to offer to gods and ancestors, with the desire to start the new year smoothly and have a peaceful family.
Besides the spiritual meaning, this occasion is also an opportunity for family members to reunite, remind each other to preserve family traditions, and strengthen the bond of family. Lunar New Year is also associated with many beautiful customs such as going to pagodas to worship Buddha, doing good deeds, and praying for blessings at the beginning of the year.
According to the perpetual calendar, the full moon of the first lunar month of Binh Ngo year 2026 falls on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Gregorian calendar. This is considered the first full moon day of the new year, meaning a fulfilling and complete start.
Full moon prayer according to the book "Vietnamese Traditional Prayers" - Culture and Information Publishing House
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
I bow to the Nine Heavens, the Ten Directions of Buddhas, the Buddhas of the Ten Directions.
I respectfully bow to the Emperor, the Later Earth, and all the Supreme Gods.
I respectfully bow to Lord Ban Gia Tho Dia Long Mach.
I respectfully bow to the Five Directions, Five Earths, and the Gods of Merit.
I respectfully bow to your predecessor, landlord, and God of Wealth.
Our believers are:... residing at:...
Today is the full moon day of the first lunar month of the Binh Ngo year, my faithful sincerely prepares incense, flowers, offerings, and honey and silver tea and fruit, burning a fragrant incense stick and offering it in front of the altar. We sincerely respectfully invite Mr. Kim Nien, who is currently in charge of Thai Tue Chi Duc Ton Than, Mr. Ban Canh Thanh Hoang Chu Vi Dai Vuong, Mr. Dong Tru Tu Menh Tao Phu Than Quan, Mr. Ban Gia Tho Dia, Long Mach Ton Than, Mr. Ngu Phuong, Ngu Tho, Phuc Duc Chinh Than, the venerable gods who govern this area.
I humbly ask you to hear the invitation to pity the believers and bring them down before the court, witness their sincerity, enjoy offerings, and bless us believers, so that our whole family will be peaceful and prosperous, and our work will be smooth. Everyone will be at peace, fortune and wealth will increase, and the way of life will open up, and the deeds will be fulfilled, and the wishes will be fulfilled.
We offer a sincere and humble offering, before the altar, respectfully offering, and bow to ask for blessings and protection.
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
