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Nguyên Hồng

Writer of the urban poor, author of Bỉ vỏ, Những ngày thơ ấu and Cửa biển

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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

The Worship of Ong Hoang Bay - the National Defense General at Bao Ha Temple

Discover the details of the worship of Ong Hoang Bay at Bao Ha Temple (Lao Cai), from its historical origins, the role of the national defense general of the Le Dynasty to the rituals and spiritual cultural significance for the Vietnamese people.

Historical figures

Worship of Chua Thac Bo: Two Female Generals from the Le Loi Era in Hoa Binh

Explore the worship of Chua Thac Bo in Hoa Binh, dedicated to two female generals from the Le Loi era. This article analyzes the historical origins, temple architecture, rituals, and spiritual cultural value of this destination.

Traditional festivals

Ok Om Bok Festival: The Moon Worship and Ghe Ngo Race of the Khmer People in Southern Vietnam

Discover the Ok Om Bok festival (Moon worship) of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam: its origins, rituals at home and pagodas, and the unique Ghe Ngo boat race in Tra Vinh.

Traditional festivals

Ooc Om Boc Festival and Ngo Boat Racing of the Khmer People in Southern Vietnam: Meanings and Rituals

Discover the Ooc Om Boc Festival and Ngo boat racing of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam, an occasion to thank the Moon deity, pray for a bountiful harvest, and showcase community cultural identity through vibrant Ngo boats.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Arrange the Mid-Autumn Festival Offering Tray

A detailed step-by-step guide on preparing offerings and arranging the Mid-Autumn Festival tray according to Vietnamese traditions. This is a reference guide and can be adjusted by region.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Arrange the Worship Tray for Tet Doan Ngo (5th day of 5th lunar month)

Detailed guide on preparing offerings and arranging the worship tray for Tet Doan Ngo following Vietnamese customs, with step-by-step instructions and safety notes.

Life-cycle rites

How to Prepare the Full-Month and First-Birthday Offering Trays for Babies

Detailed guide on preparing offerings and arranging the full-month and first-birthday trays for your baby, including a summary of the prayer and important notes on safety and regional variations.

Festival customs

Vu Lan Festival: The Season of Filial Piety and the Rose-Pinning Ceremony

Learn about the Buddhist origins of Vu Lan on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, the legend of Mục Kiền Liên, filial piety, and the rose-pinning ceremony.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare the New Year's Eve Offering Tray (Tet) According to Customs

A detailed guide on preparing offerings, arranging the outdoor and indoor New Year's Eve trays following Vietnamese customs, with safety notes and regional differences.

Ancestor worship

How to Arrange the Family Altar According to Feng Shui and Customs

A detailed guide on arranging the family altar correctly according to feng shui and customs: placement, arrangement of offerings, and step-by-step instructions for Tet holiday and regular days.

Tet and seasonal rites

Detailed guide on how to arrange the offering tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month

A practical guide on preparing offerings and arranging the tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month, with important notes on timing, customs, and safety.

Historical figures

Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain: From Southern Folk Belief to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the journey of the Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain belief, from a Southern Vietnamese folk belief to being inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024.

Folk belief

The Worship of Ong Ta in Southern Vietnamese Folk Culture

Explore the origins, meanings, and rituals of worshipping Ong Ta, a familiar land-protecting deity in Southern Vietnamese folk beliefs, rooted in Khmer culture.

Ethnic minority belief

Beliefs and Festivals of the Khmer Krom People

Theravada Buddhism sits at the center of Khmer Krom spiritual life, with the village pagoda and major festivals such as Chol Chnam Thmay and Ok Om Bok.

Folk divination

Seven Common Misconceptions When Reading Your Own Palm, and Where Folk Books Contradict Each Other

An analysis of seven common misconceptions when reading your own palm, the contradictions between folk schools, and an objective, scientific view of palmistry.

Lunar calendar

Converting Lunar Dates to Solar Dates: What the Calculation Is Based On, and Why It Is Not a Fixed Addition and Subtraction Table

Lunar to solar conversion uses no fixed addition table. It relies on the new moon point, major solar terms and legal time zones, so it differs year by year.

Feng shui

Altar Feng Shui: Principles for Auspicious Arrangement

Explore feng shui principles for the altar from placement, orientation, to arrangement and maintenance to create a solemn worship space that attracts prosperity and positive energy for the family.

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.

Physiognomy

What Is Face Reading? Main Features in Physiognomy

What is face reading and the main features in physiognomy such as the Five Officials, Five Peaks, Six Palaces, three zones, five elements, palmistry and moles. An overview.

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.

Life-cycle rites

Pơ Thi (Grave-Leaving Ceremony) and the Art of Tomb Houses of the Gia Rai People

Discover the profound humanistic meaning of the Pơ Thi grave-leaving ceremony, where the Gia Rai bid farewell to the deceased to the world of Yàng, and admire the unique tomb-house sculpture art rich in cultural value.

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.

Folk taboos

Why Southerners Avoid Bananas on Tet: The Mekong Delta's Five-Fruit Tray

Discover why people in the Mekong Delta avoid bananas during Tet, along with the meaning of the 'Cau Vua Du Xai' motto and the 'du' fruit in the Southern five-fruit tray.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare Offerings and Worship for Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month) – The Custom of 'Eliminating Pests' in Early Summer

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, arranging it, and performing the Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th day of the 5th lunar month) worship ritual according to tradition, including safety tips and regional variations.

Feng shui

Ancestor Altar Feng Shui: Proper Arrangement for a Vietnamese Family Home

A guide to ancestor altar feng shui: where to place the altar, how to arrange the incense bowl and photos, lighting principles, and taboos to avoid.

Folk belief

Traditional Rain Praying Festival of Northern Delta Residents in Hung Yen

Explore the Rain Praying Festival (Tu Phap) in Hung Yen: its origins linked to the worship of the Four Goddesses, the unique palanquin procession rituals, and the cultural significance for wet-rice farmers in the Northern Delta.

Life-cycle rites

The Grave-Leaving Ceremony (Po Thi) of the Jrai People: A Ritual Farewell to the Deceased

Discover the Grave-Leaving Ceremony (Po Thi) of the Jrai people: a vital ritual bidding farewell to the dead as they journey to the ancestral world, freeing the living from mourning ties. Explore its meaning, rites, and community value.

Psychology

Illusory correlation: why two events happening close together make the brain think one causes the other

Illusory correlation is the tendency to see a link between two events when none exists, because rare and striking events draw more attention and are easier to recall.

Historical figures

Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival - A Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival in detail: its historical origins, distinctive rituals, cultural values, and journey to becoming an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.

Historical figures

The Legend of Linh Son Thanh Mau and the Ba Den Mountain Festival

Discover the legend of Linh Son Thanh Mau (Ba Den) through the tale of Ly Thi Thien Huong, the Nguyen dynasty's canonization, and the significance of the unique festivals at the tallest sacred mountain in southern Vietnam.

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.

Folk belief

No Scientific Basis Does Not Mean Worthless: Reading Folk Belief as Cultural Heritage Rather Than as a Truth Claim

Folk belief is not science, but that does not make it worthless. The right way to read it is as cultural heritage, a symbolic language of community.

Historical figures

Lady Trieu - Trieu Thi Trinh (born 226): National heroine and her temple on Gai Mountain, Thanh Hoa

Discover the life and career of the heroine Trieu Thi Trinh (Lady Trieu) and the historical and cultural significance of her temple on Gai Mountain, Thanh Hoa, a place preserving the spiritual and heroic historical values of the nation.

Tarot

Ace of Swords Tarot Card - Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of the Ace of Swords Tarot card. From the sword and crown symbols to messages of truth, breakthroughs, and intellectual power.

I Ching

Hexagram 22 (Bi, Mountain over Fire) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching

Explore Hexagram 22 (Bi, Mountain over Fire) in the I Ching: the meaning of adornment, outer beauty, and refinement, with practical applications in life, work, and relationships.

Traditional festivals

What Types of Traditional Festivals Are There in Vietnam?

An overview of traditional Vietnamese festivals: agricultural, religious, commemorative, and ethnic festivals. Classification, meaning, and cultural value.

Traditional festivals

Hung Kings Temple Festival (Phu Tho) , Origins and Distinctive Features

Explore the origins, traditional rituals and cultural values of the Hung Kings Temple Festival in Phu Tho, honoring the Hung Kings, associated with a belief recognized by UNESCO.