PRODUCTION - 31 January 2024, Vietnam, Hanoi: A woman releases goldfish into Linh Dam Lake. The Vietnamese begin their preparations for the Lunar New Year festival by releasing ornamental carp into rivers and lakes - an ancient ceremony that takes place a week before the start of the "Tet" festival. The tradition goes back to the fable of three "kitchen gods" who ride on the back of a carp before noon to meet a jade emperor, to whom they report on the affairs of each household. Photo: Bac Pham/dpa

PRODUCTION - 31 January 2024, Vietnam, Hanoi: A woman releases goldfish into Linh Dam Lake. The Vietnamese begin their preparations for the Lunar New Year festival by releasing ornamental carp into rivers and lakes - an ancient ceremony that takes place a week before the start of the "Tet" festival. The tradition goes back to the fable of three "kitchen gods" who ride on the back of a carp before noon to meet a jade emperor, to whom they report on the affairs of each household. Photo: Bac Pham/dpa

PRODUCTION - 31 January 2024, Vietnam, Hanoi: A woman releases goldfish into Linh Dam Lake. The Vietnamese begin their preparations for the Lunar New Year festival by releasing ornamental carp into rivers and lakes - an ancient ceremony that takes place a week before the start of the "Tet" festival. The tradition goes back to the fable of three "kitchen gods" who ride on the back of a carp before noon to meet a jade emperor, to whom they report on the affairs of each household. Photo: Bac Pham/dpa

PRODUCTION - 31 January 2024, Vietnam, Hanoi: Goldfish swim in a glass bowl. By releasing ornamental carp into rivers and lakes, the Vietnamese begin their preparations for the Lunar New Year festival - an ancient ceremony that takes place a week before the start of the "Tet" festival. The tradition goes back to the fable of three "kitchen gods" who ride on the back of a carp before noon to meet a jade emperor, to whom they report on the affairs of each household. Photo: Bac Pham/dpa

PRODUCTION - 31 January 2024, Vietnam, Hanoi: Goldfish swim in a glass bowl. By releasing ornamental carp into rivers and lakes, the Vietnamese begin their preparations for the Lunar New Year festival - an ancient ceremony that takes place a week before the start of the "Tet" festival. The tradition goes back to the fable of three "kitchen gods" who ride on the back of a carp before noon to meet a jade emperor, to whom they report on the affairs of each household. Photo: Bac Pham/dpa

PRODUCTION - 31 January 2024, Vietnam, Hanoi: A bowl of goldfish is placed on a table next to prepared dishes and other food to worship the "Kitchen God". The Vietnamese begin their preparations for the Lunar New Year festival by releasing ornamental carp into rivers and lakes - an ancient ceremony that takes place a week before the start of the "Tet" festival. The tradition goes back to the fable of three "kitchen gods" who ride on the back of a carp before noon to meet a jade emperor, to whom they report on the affairs of each household. Photo: Bac Pham/dpa

PRODUCTION - 31 January 2024, Vietnam, Hanoi: A bowl of goldfish is placed on a table next to prepared dishes and other food to worship the "Kitchen God". The Vietnamese begin their preparations for the Lunar New Year festival by releasing ornamental carp into rivers and lakes - an ancient ceremony that takes place a week before the start of the "Tet" festival. The tradition goes back to the fable of three "kitchen gods" who ride on the back of a carp before noon to meet a jade emperor, to whom they report on the affairs of each household. Photo: Bac Pham/dpa