The Lunar New Year trend of "the whole family running to hug grandparents" touched many people.

Amidst the plethora of Lunar New Year 2026 trends, the "run to hug grandparents" trend unexpectedly took over TikTok. In just a few seconds, entire families rushing into their grandparents' arms brought millions to tears.

The Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 was not only filled with the vibrant spring atmosphere spreading throughout the streets but also witnessed the explosion of numerous social media trends. From TikTok and Facebook to Threads, young people continuously created content with a festive theme. Amidst countless elaborately produced trends, a simple yet emotionally resonant trend unexpectedly took center stage: the trend of rushing into the arms of grandparents during the first reunion of the year.

Simply searching the hashtags #trendchayomongba or #trendconchauomba on TikTok, users can easily find a plethora of videos attracting hundreds of thousands to millions of views. These clips, lasting just over 10 seconds, don't require elaborate special effects or grand settings, yet they move many to tears with their authenticity and warmth.

A defining characteristic of this trend is that grandparents are always positioned at the center. There are elderly gentlemen with silver hair, wearing simple sweaters; and kind elderly ladies with benevolent smiles. When the camera starts recording, from various directions, children and grandchildren from different generations unexpectedly run towards their grandparents. Laughter rings out, hugs are exchanged, and everyone's face shines with happiness. That brief moment is enough to become a memorable memory for the whole family.

In modern life, with children and grandchildren studying and working far from home, Tet (Lunar New Year) is a rare occasion for the whole family to reunite. Therefore, the trend of running to hug grandparents during Tet 2026 is not simply an entertainment trend, but also a reminder of the core value of Tet: family reunion. These hurried steps symbolize the journey home, family bonds, and a connection to one's roots.

At first glance, making a video following this trend seems simple. However, getting all family members in the frame is not easy at all. Many families have to film right after the New Year's Eve dinner when everyone has gathered. Some families wait until siblings from afar arrive home before starting to film. Each clip is only a few seconds long, but it contains the preparation, agreement, and excitement of many generations.

Remarkably, it wasn't just the young people who enthusiastically participated; even the older aunts and uncles in the family readily joined in. Those who were usually reserved set aside their shyness to share in the moment. Even those who rarely appear on social media enthusiastically "acted" their hearts out for a family memory. Children were guided by their parents to line up, wait for the signal, and then run to hug their grandparents. The seamless coordination between generations created scenes filled with laughter.

Images of dynamic and individualistic Gen Z and Gen Alpha young people, along with adults with their own families, yet still feeling like children when they embrace their grandparents, deeply move viewers. In that moment, age differences seem to disappear. Despite working and experiencing life's challenges, they remain the eager grandchildren running back to the unconditional love of their grandparents. The comments section under each video also becomes a place to express emotions. Many people share that watching the clip reminds them of their grandparents in the countryside and the hugs they received as children.