The legend of Mai An Tiêm explains how watermelons were first introduced to #vietnam . According to the story, An Tiêm and his family were exiled to a deserted island. There, he discovered watermelon seeds, cultivated them, and eventually, the fruit became a valuable resource for him and his family. Later, traders brought the watermelons back to the mainland, spreading their cultivation throughout the country.

Watermelons, particularly those with red flesh, have become a symbolic fruit during Tết. The red color is considered lucky and auspicious, representing good fortune, happiness, and prosperity for the new year.

#Tết Nguyên Đán, often simply called Tết , is the most important festival in #vietnamese culture. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the Lunar New Year.

The presence of watermelons during Tết serves as a reminder of An Tiêm's resilience, resourcefulness, and the eventual prosperity that came from his discovery.

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