Ông Công Ông Táo: A Tradition of Love and Prosperity!
January 22, 2025
In Vietnam, the celebration of Ông Công Ông Táo is more than just a ritual – it’s a heartfelt tribute to the Kitchen Gods who protect the home and ensure a prosperous year ahead.
The journey of the Kitchen Gods, riding carps back to Heaven, symbolizes good fortune, renewal, and the start of a new chapter. If you’re visiting Vietnam during this time, it’s the perfect opportunity to witness how the country honors family, food, and spirituality.
Photo of a family performing Ông Công Ông Táo ritual A Vietnamese family preparing offerings of fruits and incense for the Kitchen Gods during the Ông Công Ông Táo celebration, in a warm, cozy home setting.
Photo of carps being released into a river A person gently releasing carps into a river as part of the Ông Công Ông Táo tradition, symbolizing the Kitchen Gods’ journey to Heaven.
Photo of a traditional Vietnamese altar with offerings A close-up of a traditional Vietnamese altar, beautifully decorated with fruits, incense, and small statues of the Kitchen Gods, during the Ông Công Ông Táo celebration.
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