Preserving the soul of Vietnamese Tet from the custom of erecting the Neu tree in Quang Tri

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    Quang Tri - Amidst the modern pace of life, many customs are fading, but in rural villages, the Tet pole still rises high, keeping the soul of spring and sending wishes for peace and prosperity.

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