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Tet and seasonal rites

The "An Than" Ritual: Year-End Thanksgiving to Spirits of the Gie Trieng People

Explore the Cha Chaih (An Than) ritual of the Gie Trieng people: the journey of 7 young men into the forest to get charcoal, vows to spirits, and the farming tool forging ceremony.

Traditional festivals

Cau Ngu Festival at Cua Dai honoring the Nam Hai Whale God

Explore the Cau Ngu festival at Cua Dai, Hoi An Dong ward: the sacred Nghinh Than procession, solemn main ceremony, and vibrant festivities including tuong singing, ba trao performance, and traditional boat racing.

Historical figures

Ky Yen Festival at Thoai Ngoc Hau Communal House in An Giang: A Cultural Beauty Commemorating the Pioneer

Explore the Ky Yen festival at Thoai Ngoc Hau communal house in An Giang: traditional rituals, historical values, and cultural significance in commemorating the merits of a Nguyen dynasty mandarin who pioneered the southern region.

BaZi

Heavenly Seal (Indirect Resource) in the Ten Gods of BaZi - Meaning and Application in Destiny Analysis

Explore the Heavenly Seal (Indirect Resource) in BaZi: definition, characteristics, positive and negative meanings, interactions with other Ten Gods, and its application in destiny analysis.

Glossary

What is Ẩn Chính?

The Major Arcana is a group of 22 trump cards in a Tarot deck, numbered 0 to 21, representing the soul's journey and major life lessons.

BaZi

Direct Resource (Zheng Yin) in the Ten Gods of BaZi: Meaning and Application in Destiny Analysis

Explore the Direct Resource (Zheng Yin) in the Ten Gods of BaZi: definition, generation-control mechanism, personality and career implications, and practical applications in destiny analysis.

Traditional festivals

Co Loa Festival: Honoring An Duong Vuong and the Loa Thanh Heritage

The Co Loa Festival takes place on the 6th day of the first lunar month at the Upper Temple in Dong Anh District, Hanoi, to commemorate An Duong Vuong and honor the Loa Thanh heritage. Learn about its origins, rituals, and cultural values.

Traditional festivals

Bay Nui Buffalo Racing Festival: A Unique Agricultural Culture of the Khmer People in An Giang

Explore the Bay Nui Buffalo Racing Festival, a national intangible cultural heritage of the Khmer people in An Giang, with its rules, buffalo care techniques, and profound humanistic values.

Historical figures

Saint Giong - Phu Dong Thien Vuong: From the Legend of Defeating the An Invaders to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the detailed story of Saint Giong, from the myth of defeating the An invaders and his cultural symbolism among the Four Immortals to the value of the Giong Festival, honored by UNESCO.

Traditional crafts

Traditional Incense Making of the Nung An People in Cao Bang

Explore the 100-year-old Phia Thap incense craft of the Nung An people in Cao Bang, from natural materials and handmade process to cultural and economic values.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Vietnamese Wedding Rites: Dạm Ngõ, Ăn Hỏi, and Rước Dâu

An overview of the three core steps of a traditional Vietnamese wedding, dạm ngõ, ăn hỏi, and rước dâu, and the cultural meaning behind each ritual.

Life-cycle rites

The Betel and Areca Nut Custom - An Indispensable Offering in Vietnamese Weddings

Explore the cultural significance and role of betel and areca nut in Vietnamese wedding ceremonies, from legends to modern customs.

Historical figures

Le Chan Female General Traditional Festival in Hai Phong: From An Bien Village to the Guardian Deity of the Port City

Explore the Le Chan Female General Festival in Hai Phong, a national intangible cultural heritage. Learn about her life, career, and the festival's distinctive rituals and activities.

Life-cycle rites

The "ngu mai" (communal sleeping) custom in courtship and marriage of the Tho people in Nghe An

Explore "ngu mai" (communal sleeping), a unique marriage custom of the Tho people in Nghe An, where young men and women freely converse during festivals under the strict watch of customary law.

Historical figures

Chu Van An (born 1292): The Teacher of All Generations and the Temple on Phoenix Mountain

Explore the life, career and character of Chu Van An, the greatest teacher in Vietnamese educational history, along with the architecture and spiritual value of his temple on Phoenix Mountain, Hai Duong.

Festival customs

Rằm Tháng Giêng (Tết Nguyên Tiêu): The First Full Moon and Temple-Going Traditions

Discover the meaning of Rằm Tháng Giêng, the year's first full moon, the saying "a year of offerings can't match this one," and temple-visiting and star-releasing traditions.

Traditional festivals

Tran Temple Seal Opening Ceremony - a spring ritual praying for peace

Discover the meaning, rituals, and sacred moments of the Seal Opening Ceremony at Tran Temple in Nam Dinh, a beautiful cultural tradition of early spring.

BaZi

The Ten Gods in Bát Tự: Meaning of the Ten Deity Stars in Four Pillars Astrology

A guide to the Ten Gods (Thập Thần) in Bát Tự Four Pillars astrology, what each of the ten stars represents and how they shape personality, career, and relationships.

Glossary

What is Cung Thân?

Cung Thân (Body Palace) is a special palace in Vietnamese Tử Vi astrology, not fixed but placed according to birth month and hour, reflecting inner tendencies, later life, and the practical 'body' aspect of the native.

Festival customs

Tết Hàn Thực: The 3rd Day of the 3rd Lunar Month Cold Food Festival

Discover the origins of Tết Hàn Thực on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, the Jie Zitui legend, and the meaning of bánh trôi and bánh chay in Vietnamese tradition.

Festival customs

Tết Đoan Ngọ: The 5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month "Killing Summer Bugs" Festival

Discover the origins of Tết Đoan Ngọ on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, the "killing summer bugs" custom, and the meaning of glutinous rice wine, ash-lye cakes and regional traditions.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Year's Day in Vietnam: Origins and Why It Became an Official Public Holiday

New Year's Day on January 1 in Vietnam originates from the Western Gregorian calendar, introduced during the French colonial period, and gradually became an official holiday, a time for rest and the start of a new year.

Feng shui

Kitchen Feng Shui , principles for an auspicious layout

Discover kitchen feng shui principles: location, stove direction, colors, and remedies to attract wealth and health for your family.

Feng shui

Five Elements Application: Choosing an Auspicious House Number

Discover how to apply the Five Elements theory (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) to choose an auspicious house number, bringing harmony and positive energy to your living space.

Tarot

The Suit of Swords in Tarot: An Elemental Overview

Explore the Suit of Swords in Tarot through the lens of the Air element: intellect, thought, communication, and conflict. Learn detailed meanings from Ace to Ten and the court cards.

Feng shui

Home Office Feng Shui , Principles for an Auspicious Layout

Explore home office feng shui principles: desk placement, sitting direction, colors, lighting, and remedies to boost focus, creativity, and work performance.

Tarot

The Suit of Cups in Tarot: An Elemental Overview

Explore the Tarot suit of Cups through the lens of the Water element: symbols, the journey from Ace to Ten, and the meanings of the court cards.

Traditional food

Meanings of Dishes in Traditional Vietnamese Wedding Feasts

Discover the deep symbolic meanings of each dish in a traditional Vietnamese wedding feast, from red sticky rice, boiled chicken to pork rolls and fried spring rolls, each carrying blessings for the couple.

Zodiac animals

Monkey - Pig Clash: The Six Harms Pair in the Chinese Zodiac and How to Resolve

Explore the Monkey-Pig clash (Six Harms) in the Chinese zodiac: origins, conflicting traits, impacts on business and marriage, and effective remedies.

Tarot

Pentacles in Tarot: An Elemental Overview of the Suit of Coins

Explore the Pentacles suit in Tarot through the lens of the Earth element. This article analyzes the symbolic meaning, the journey from Ace to Ten, and the court cards.

Numerology

Personality Number 4 , In-Depth Meaning in Numerology

Discover the in-depth meaning of Personality Number 4 in numerology: practical, reliable, principled character and the potential challenges to balance.

Traditional food

Foods to Avoid at the Beginning of the New Year According to Folk Beliefs

Explore foods often avoided at the start of the new year according to Vietnamese folk beliefs, along with explanations of their origins and cultural perspectives.

Zodiac animals

The Meaning of the Four Clashing Signs: Tiger - Monkey - Snake - Pig in Eastern Folk Belief

Explore the deep meaning of the Four Clashing Signs (Tiger, Monkey, Snake, Pig) in Eastern culture: principles of conflict, karmic perspectives, and practical harmonization.

Traditional festivals

Then Kin Pang Festival - Honoring Then Masters of the Thai People in Lai Chau

Discover the Then Kin Pang Festival of the Thai people in Lai Chau: origins, rituals honoring Then masters, festive activities, and its UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage value.

Vietnamese astrology

What Is Vietnamese Astrology? An Overview of Reading Methods and Foundational Concepts

What is Vietnamese astrology (tu vi), how a chart is cast, and core concepts such as the 12 palaces, major stars, Four Transformations, nap am and Bat Tu. A beginner-friendly overview.

Ethnic minority customs

The Longhouse: A Hallmark of Matriarchy in Ede Architecture

Explore the Ede longhouse, an architectural symbol tied to matriarchy, through detailed insights into its space, structure, and profound cultural-spiritual significance in the Central Highlands.

Tarot

The Hermit Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of The Hermit Tarot card: the lantern, the staff, solitude, and the inner quest for truth.

Tarot

What is Tarot? Origins and Meanings of the Major Arcana

Explore the historical origins of Tarot, from an Italian aristocratic game to a divination tool, and the symbolic meanings of the 22 Major Arcana cards.

Folk belief

Quan Cong Temples: A Religious Imprint of the Chinese Community in Vietnam

Explore the worship of Quan Cong among the Chinese community in Vietnam through temples, rituals, and enduring cultural values in Chau Doc, Ca Mau, and many other localities.

Traditional crafts

Dong Ho Folk Paintings: From Woodcut Blocks to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Tet

Discover the craft of Dong Ho painting, from woodblock printing and natural color-making to its UNESCO recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.