Local Culture Embraced For Year of the Snake at An Lam Retreats Saigon River

Year-round, An Lam Retreats Saigon River seeks to capture and share the essence of traditional Vietnamese culture via its unique architectural style, refined cuisine, and activities that recreate fascinating customs from generations past.

As the new year gets underway, a vibrant spring atmosphere has begun to fill every corner of An Lam Retreats Saigon River. Golden sunlight from the Saigon River sprinkles like organic confetti across the lush gardens, while the subtle scent of apricot and chrysanthemum blossoms accompany their colorful blooms.

An Lam Retreats Saigon River is renowned for its traditional yet contemporary architectural style which uses natural materials such as wood, bamboo, and stone in harmony with the surrounding nature.

From the 28th of the Lunar New Year to the 5th day of Tết in the Year of the Snake, An Lam Retreats Saigon River will host vibrant rural markets. These markets bring novelty to international guests and evoke nostalgia for Vietnamese visitors, uniting generations via a deeper appreciation of Vietnamese culture. For overseas Vietnamese families or children raised in international environments, this is an excellent opportunity to begin a journey of cultural discovery and reconnect with their roots on a deeper level.

Raising the Nêu Tree Ceremony at An Lam Retreats Saigon River

Moreover, no Tết is complete without communal activities like making sticky rice cakes or crafting coconut candies — traditional specialties whose preparation and savoring truly fill homes with a festive feeling. An Lam’s engaging workshops help guests understand the process of creating these dishes and their significance which helps to strengthen family bonds. Each finished product, regardless of its form, holds the heartfelt intention of the maker and is a gift to those who enjoy it.

Traditional market activities help older and younger generations understand the proverb: “Fatty pork, pickled onions, red couplets / Bamboo trees, firecrackers, chưng sticky rice cake.”

On the 29th of Tết, the last day of the Year of the Dragon, the An Lam Retreats Saigon River’s comfy atmosphere will spread to guests during a New Year’s Eve dinner featuring live music performances and a fireworks display. The earnest gathering will bring everyone together to share in an outpouring of fellow feeling.

On New Year’s Day, the customs and lifestyles of ancestors will be vividly recreated. Guests will receive lucky money and have opportunities to experience Tết traditions such as lion and dragon dances, tree planting for good fortune, and folk games like Vietnamese Bingo and the always rawkus Fish-Prawn-Crab game. Visitors of all ages are attended to with lotus seed and ginger candy crafting along with cocktails that draw inspiration from Vietnamese myths and ingredients. The lively market will introduce guests to the nation’s entire culinary spectrum while sending them home with wishes for a peaceful and prosperous new year.

The lion and dragon dance duo will bring excitement to Tết celebrations at An Lam Retreats Saigon River.

Notably, the festive activities at An Lam Retreats Saigon River will extend to the Sông Garden event space, a 300-square-meter area ideal for conferences, weddings, celebrations, and large-scale New Year’s parties. Surrounded by nature and overlooking the reflective river, the space is complemented by elegant landscaping along its pathways. Such a timeless environment fosters an appreciation for Tết traditions untethered from the cruel machinations of modernity that threaten to trample nostalgic customs.

Signature Tết dishes will be served at Sen Restaurant.

Additionally, the resort offers a full range of wellness experiences, including yoga, meditation, golf, fish feeding, and sunset views along the river throughout the Tết season, helping guests balance both body and mind. Sen Restaurant will also introduce special Tết menus featuring locally sourced organic ingredients so guests can savor seasonal Vietnamese specialties.

An Lam Retreats Saigon River is not only a luxurious retreat but also a blend of cultural experiences. By seamlessly combining Vietnamese cuisine, activities, and world-class services, each spring journey here offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the soul of Vietnam.