About Elk Grove Lunar New Year Tết

Tết

Lunar New Year, known as Tết in Vietnamese culture, is one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Asian communities worldwide. This ancient festival marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year and symbolizes renewal, family reunion, and hope for prosperity. For Vietnamese families, Tết represents a time to honor ancestors, strengthen family bonds, and welcome good fortune for the year ahead. Traditional celebrations include preparing special foods, decorating homes with flowers and symbols of luck, exchanging red envelopes (lì xì) for good fortune, and gathering with loved ones to reflect on the past year while embracing new beginnings.

Lucky Wav

For 2027, Lucky Wav is the main-stage music journey at Elk Grove Park — Lucky for blessings ahead, Wav for music, movement, and a new wave of culture. It honors where we come from and celebrates where we’re headed, for Sacramento and Elk Grove families together.