Frequently Asked Questions > Why should I attend the Tet Nguyen Dan, Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival? > What is the theme for Tet 2003? > When was Tet In Seattle created? > Who are the current Organizing Committee members? > Is Tet In Seattle a non-profit organization? > Where does Tet 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 Tet Festival, besides the different programs throughout the day? > Is there a map giving directions to Seattle Center and the festival site? > What is Festal? Why should I attend the Tet Nguyen Dan, Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival? There are many reasons for you to attend the Tet 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 arealso various performances and games for all ages to enjoy and celebrate Tet Nguyen Dan. Finally, there are exhibits that showcase the customs of Tet as well as the theme. Come to Tet and join the fun as we celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. What is this year's Theme? Please click here for Tet 2003 Theme. When was Tet In Seattle created? In 1996, four organizations, Helping Link, UW VSA, Hoi Vo Thuat Thieu Nien Tacoma, and Lien Doan Huong Dao Viet Hung, worked together to conceive Tet In Seattle.Their goal was to celebrate Tet Nguyen Dan, Vietnamese Lunar New Year. By mid 1998, Tet in Seattle formed its own Organizing Committee, comprised of individuals, not representatives, from the four organizations and new volunteers. Learn more. Who are the current Organizing Committee members? Please click here for information on the Organizing Committee. Is Tet In Seattle a non-profit organization? Tet In Seattle is a non-profit organization. TIS was recently awarded 501(c)(3) status in 2002. Where does Tet In Seattle get its funds? Tet In Seattle is made possible only by the generous donations and grants from the community. We receive funding from various sources including personal donations, grants, and ticket sales from the Festival Ball. We are also apart of Seattle Center's Festal which is a year-round celebration of 14 different cultural festival. As such, we receive grants and in-kind donation from the Seattle Center. 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. If there are profits, the funds are 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@tetinseattle.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. 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 Tet Festival. Performers come from out of state, from Canada and France, and many are local artists. Past performers include 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, 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, Tet In Seattle hosts various games, projects and craft-making in an on-going event called Kids 'n Tet. 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? Tet 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. Tet In Seattle is proud to collaborate with Seattle Center to help strengthen the region's cultural diversity through the celebration of Tet Nguyen Dan.