Vietnamese knowledge, page 21

Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month: The Meaning of the 'Absolution of the Dead' Ritual in Folk Belief

The Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month blends Buddhist and Taoist roots, with offerings for wandering spirits.

Folk taboos

Folk Taboos During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Explore common Vietnamese folk taboos during pregnancy and postpartum, explaining their origins and modern scientific perspectives.

Traditional crafts

Thon Cao Incense Village - Preserving the Beauty of Vietnamese Spiritual Beliefs

Thon Cao incense village in Hung Yen is Northern Vietnam's largest incense-making craft village, its 18th-century craft tied to ancestress Dao Thi Khuong.

Folk belief

Rain-Praying Festival at the Beginning of the Year of the Cham People in Binh Thuan

The rain-praying festival of the Cham people in Binh Thuan is an ancient agricultural ritual held after Cham New Year, seeking blessings for good weather.

Physiognomy

Palmistry: A Branch of Folk Physiognomy Through the Lines on the Palm

Explore the origins, meanings of major palm lines, how palm lines change over time, and an objective perspective on this branch of folk physiognomy.

Folk divination

Choosing Auspicious Days for Weddings and Groundbreaking: The Vietnamese Custom of Selecting Lucky Dates

Vietnamese weddings and groundbreaking often follow lunar dates chosen with Huang Dao, Zhi and the homeowner's age, a custom best viewed flexibly.

Traditional dress

Traditional Vietnamese Wedding Attire of Yesteryear: Symbols of Solemnity and Destiny

Explore in detail the traditional wedding attire of Vietnamese brides and grooms of old: from ao tac, khan dong, to ao mo ba mo bay.