[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H351-H352]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR

  (Mr. TRAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TRAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to wish all those who celebrate a happy 
lunar new year. Lunar new year is observed by many Asian countries 
around the world, including the incredible east and southeast Asian 
communities in my district.
  As the son of Vietnamese refugees, I represent Little Saigon in 
Orange County, California. I am especially

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proud to don my ao dai today, which is traditional garb that is worn to 
celebrate special occasions such as Tet, the Vietnamese lunar new year. 
The ao dai represents our cultural identity and heritage.
  Tet is a time to reflect on the past, to embrace new beginnings, and 
to eat a lot of really good food. It is a vibrant celebration brimming 
with parades, festivals, and firecrackers.
  What is more, it is a celebration of family, tradition, and the 
enduring spirit of hope. It is a time to express kindness and well-
wishes to each other.
  So as the Vietnamese saying goes: ``Chuc mung nam moi. An khang thinh 
vuong va van su nhu y.''
  (English translation of Vietnamese is as follows:
  ``Happy new year, wishing you peace and prosperity, and may all your 
wishes come true.'')

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