RINGING IN TET WITH FLAIR
The Vietnamese New Year's celebration
dazzles at Kapiolani Park
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Toan Tran, left, and Nhan Nguyen on the shoulders of Cong Bui were part of a group, the Vietnamese American Club of Kaimuki High School, selling cotton candy yesterday.
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Rachel Oka, left, and Mindy Nguyen were on hand yesterday for the Vietnamese Festival celebrating Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Behind them is the dragon for the dragon dance.
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A steady flow of people played Bau Cua, or the animal game, yesterday. Bau Cua, played only during Tet, rewards winners with for prizes, similar to carnival games at a fair.
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From left, Cindy Mendonca, Mai Dieu Minh and Hanh Ngoc were preparing Vietnamese delicacies yesterday. They were part of a group from Linh Son Temple in Aiea selling food during the festival.
