| Frequently
Asked Questions
Why should I attend Tết Nguyen Dan, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Festival?
What is the theme for this years Tết Festival?
When was Tết In Seattle created?
Who are the current Organizing Committee members?
Is Tết In Seattle a non-profit organization?
Where does Tết In Seattle get its funds?
Are the events free?
Who can be contacted for certain issues and/or questions?
Who are the participating organizations?
Who are the professional performers?
What events are kid-oriented?
What is available at Tết Festival, besides the different programs
throughout the day?
Is there a map giving directions to Seattle Center and the festival
site?
Why should I attend Tết Nguyễn Ðán, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival?
There are many reasons for you to attend the Tết celebration. There are activities for people of all ethnics backgrounds to explore and to learn more about the customs, traditions, and heritage of the Vietnamese community. There are also various performances and games for all ages to enjoy and celebrate Tết Nguyễn
Ðán. Finally, there are exhibits that showcase the customs of Tết as well as the theme. Come to Tết and join the fun as we celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
What is this year's Theme?
Please click here for this years Theme.
When was Tết In Seattle created?
In 1996, four organizations, Helping Link, UW VSA, Hội Võ Thuật Thiếu Niên Tacoma, and Liên
Ðoàn Hướng Ðạo Việt Hùng, worked together to conceive of Tết In Seattle.
The goal was to create a venue for the Vietnamese community to together celebrate Tết Nguyễn
Ðán, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. By mid-1998, Tết in Seattle became its own
organization and was ran by an Organizing Committee, which is made up of
individuals who volunteered as a member of Tết In Seattle. Some
individuals from the four organization continued their involvement with their
organizations as well as with Tết In Seattle.Tết In Seattle is also known as
TIS (tee-eye-ess)
Learn more.
Who are the current Organizing Committee members?
Please click here for information on the Organizing Committee.
Is Tết In Seattle a non-profit organization?
Tết In Seattle is a non-profit organization. TIS was awarded 501(c)(3) status in 2002.
Where does Tết In Seattle get its funds?
TIS is made possible only by the generous donations and grants from the community. We receive funding from various sources including personal
and business donations, grants. TIS also generate funds by providing
corporations and businesses with sponsorship packages, by selling booth spaces
during the festival, and by selling ticket to the Thính Phòng program in those
years which Thính Phòng is held. Additionally, as part of Seattle Center's Festal,
which is a year-round celebration of different cultural festivals, we receive a
small festival grant and in-kind donation from the Seattle Center in the use of
its facilities. Throughout the year, TIS volunteers raise funds by participating in community events such as working at Seahawk Football Games. All proceeds go to the organizational costs, administrative costs, marketing costs, fees and honoraria.
TIS aims to produce quality programs that are within our annual operating
budget. We continually review our projected income and expenses with the
intent of balancing our budget and remain in the "black" at the end of each
festival fiscal year. Any net gain at the end of a festival fiscal year is rolled-over to the next year as seed money to develop new programs in the future. If you are interested in supporting us, please email us at volunteer@Tếtinseattle.org.
List of sponsors, supporters and collaborators.
Are the events free?
With the help of our Sponsors and Supporters, ALL events are FREE, with the exception of the Festival Ball and
Thính Phòng (An Evening of Music).
Who can be contacted for certain issues and/or questions?
Please click here for contact information.
Who are the participating organizations?
Please click here for information on the participating organizations.
Who are the professional performers?
Each year, we develop new programs and invite new performers to participate in the Tết Festival. Performers come from out of state, Canada and France, and many are local artists. Past performers and guests included Tuan Ngoc, Y Lan, Tu Cong Phung, Lang Minh & Nga Mi, Pham Duc Thanh, Mai Huong, Kim Tuoc, Quynh Giao, Bao Han, Ai Van, Henry Chuc, Khanh Ly, Jennie Hien, Cat Tien, Cong Thanh & Lyn, Ngo Thuy Mien and many others.
What events are kid-oriented?
Events for children will spark their interest and awareness of Vietnamese roots, tradition, language and identity. The Children Program allows children to see themselves and others their own age in traditional costumes and talk about customs and traditions.For three consecutive years, Tết In Seattle hosts various games, projects and craft-making in an on-going event called Kids 'n Tết.
What is available at the Festival besides the different programs throughout the day?
There are many on-going activities during the 2 day festival, including exhibits, kids activities, games and food. Please click here for on-going exhibits, booths and activities.
Is there a map with directions to Seattle Center and the festival site?
Please click here for map and directions to Seattle Center.
What is Festal?
Tết In Seattle is delighted to be a part of the Festal, a series of community cultural festivals celebrating the richness and diversity of this region. For more information about the specific festivals and the participating ethnic communities, please visit
Festal. Tết In Seattle is proud to collaborate with Seattle Center to help strengthen the region's cultural diversity through the celebration of Tết.
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