The annual free OC Tết Festival celebration will take place on January 20 to January 22, 2023 on the Freedom Hall Lawn at Mile Square Park. The Year of the Cat will celebrate new beginnings, good fortune, and prosperity, and will feature live entertainment, cultural performances, lion dances, firecracker ceremony, food vendors, and carnival rides.
In the Vietnamese culture, the Lunar New Year, also known as Tet, is the most important celebration of the year. It is a time for families to gather and express respect and remembrance for ancestors. It is a celebration of hope and renewal that symbolizes the opportunities ahead.
Each Lunar New Year is associated with one of twelve Zodiac animals, which are commonly associated with certain personality traits. 2023 is Year of the Cat. Cats are considered to bring auspiciousness and prosperity, and can rely on spiritual power to neutralize bad intent.
Be sure to check out all Orange County Lunar New Year events.
OC Tết Festival
Where: Mile Square Regional Park | Freedom Hall Lawn
Address: 16801 Euclid Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Date/Times
FREE Admission & Parking, simply reserve a spot
Friday, January 20, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, January 21, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, January 22, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
For more information, call our office at 714-834-3110
Year of the Water Cat
2023 is considered the Year of the Water Cat. Below are birth years for each type of Cat in the Vietnamese zodiac calendar.
| Type of Cat | Year of Birth | Characteristic |
| Water Cat | 1963, 2023 | Gentle, amicable, able to adjust readily to different conditions, but with a weak mindset and principles |
| Wood Cat | 1915, 1975 | Clever, quick-witted, selfish, lively in appearance, but shrewd at heart |
| Fire Cat | 1927, 1987 | Broad-minded, smart, and flexible, with unique views |
| Earth Cat | 1939, 1999 | Frank, straightforward, ambitious, hard-working, but slightly reserved |
| Gold Cat | 1951, 2011 | Kind-hearted, conservative, lively, and enthusiastic |
Note: In Vietnamese culture, the cat replaces the rabbit that is used in the Chinese culture.
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