Sydney's Punjabi-Vietnamese couple celebrates Lunar New Year with a Desi twist

A collage of images with Janine Vu and Tanveer Mokha a cross cultural couple. It shows images of them celebrating Vietnamese Lunar new year cultural festival with Punjabi food and bhangra too.

Tanveer Singh Mokha and Janine Vu have been celebrating Lunar New Year together over the last few years following Vietnamese traditions but also incorporating Punjabi food and folk dance into the festivities. Credit: Tanveer and Janine

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Tanveer Singh Mokha and Janine Vu, married since 2023, are blending their Punjabi and Vietnamese cultures. Their annual Lunar New Year celebrations include both rice paper rolls and paranthas. The couple's bhangra performance has become a family tradition in their Vietnamese festivities. Lunar New Year 2026 holds special significance for them as they mark their first celebration as parents. Listen to their story of cross-cultural love, connection, and celebration.

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