Results for "Bố Y"

Knowledge articles (40)

The Bo Y Ethnic Group: Residence, Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Bo Y ethnic group includes the Bo Y and Tu Di subgroups in Ha Giang and Lao Cai, with two language families and distinct worship and festival customs.

Traditional festivals

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

The Ooc Om Boc festival of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam thanks the Moon deity and features water lanterns and Ngo boat racing.

Feng shui stones

Feng Shui Crystals for Scorpio , Meaning and How to Choose

Feng shui crystals for Scorpio: black obsidian, tiger's eye, amethyst and labradorite, their meanings, and how to choose them for intuition and focus.

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.

Tarot

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

The Pentacles suit in Tarot reflects the Earth element: material life, work, money and the body. It traces patience and effort from the Ace to the Ten.

Tarot

The Suit of Wands in Tarot , Elemental Overview

The Suit of Wands in Tarot represents the element of Fire, embodying passion, creativity and action. See the meaning of each card.

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.

Historical figures

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

Chua Thac Bo in Hoa Binh honours two female generals from the Le Loi era who ferried provisions across the Da River for his army.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnam Doctors' Day (Feb 27): origin and meaning

Vietnam Doctors' Day (February 27) traces back to Ho Chi Minh's 1955 letter to a health cadres conference. Learn its origin, three teachings, and meaning.

Ethnic minority customs

Cham Wedding Customs in Southern Vietnam: Rituals, Meanings, and Transformations

Cham weddings in Southern Vietnam follow Islam through proposal and days of ceremony, with matchmakers, betel offerings, bride price and Quran recitation.

Tarot

The History of Tarot: From 15th-Century Italian Playing Cards to an Occult Tool

Tarot began as a 15th-century Italian noble card game, only becoming an occult divination tool some 300 years later in France and England.

Vietnam's ethnic communities

The Brau People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Brau are one of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, living mainly in Kon Tum. This article covers their language, worship customs, festivals and cultural life.

I Ching

Hexagram 23 (Bo / Splitting Apart) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching

Hexagram 23 (Bo / Splitting Apart) in the I Ching: the mountain over the earth, stripping and decline, and lessons on yielding and waiting for recovery.

Traditional dress

Ao Ba Ba , The Iconic Southern Vietnamese Garment

Discover the origins, history, and deep cultural significance of Ao Ba Ba, the traditional garment symbolizing Southern Vietnam.

Folk taboos

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

In the Mekong Delta, bananas are avoided on Tet because 'chuoi' sounds like 'chui', or to plunge. The five-fruit tray instead follows 'Cau Vua Du Xai'.

Ethnic minority customs

The Hand-Tying Ceremony in Khmer Weddings in Southern Vietnam

Discover the hand-tying ceremony in Khmer weddings in Southern Vietnam: spiritual meaning, steps, roles of elders and monks, and changes in modern life.

Festival customs

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

Tết Đoan Ngọ falls at noon on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, when folk belief says yang energy peaks. The bug-killing custom and ancestor worship.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Southern Khmer Weddings: The Betel Palm Flower Cutting Ceremony and the Hand-Tying Ritual

Southern Khmer weddings feature the betel palm flower cutting ceremony that formalizes the union and the hand-tying ritual, a sacred moment binding two souls.

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 to preparing the offering tray and performing the Tết Đoan Ngọ worship ritual, with safety tips and regional variations.

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.

Tarot

Tarot King of Swords - Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the King of Swords tarot card: wisdom, power, truth, and lessons on clear thinking.

Tarot

Tarot 7 of Wands: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Discover the deeper meaning of the 7 of Wands in Tarot: its symbolism, upright and reversed positions, and applications in love, career, and personal growth.

Tarot

Queen of Wands Tarot: Iconography and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the Queen of Wands tarot card: its symbolism, personality traits, love, career, and how to apply it in readings.

Tarot

Queen of Cups Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Queen of Cups Tarot card, from the imagery of the closed cup to the journey of mastering emotions.

Tarot

Tarot 3 of Wands: Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

The 3 of Wands in Tarot: its symbolism, how it differs from the 3 of Pentacles, and advice for love, career and an objective view.

Tarot

Tarot 2 of Wands - Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Tarot 2 of Wands: its symbolism, links to Fire, Mars and Aries, plus upright and reversed meanings, and how it speaks of vision and planning.

Western astrology

Scorpio: Personality, Love and Career

Scorpio (Oct 23 to Nov 21) is a Fixed Water sign ruled by Pluto, known for intensity, depth and determination, with its love life and career fit.

Tarot

Page of Wands Tarot: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

The Page of Wands in Tarot signals new beginnings, curiosity and a passion for exploration. Its Fire energy stirs self-discovery and inner calling.

Tarot

Tarot Nine of Cups - Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Nine of Cups tarot card: joy, fulfillment, gratitude, and caveats for interpretation.

Numerology

Personal Year Number 9 in numerology: energy cycle and meaning

Discover the meaning of Personal Year Number 9 in numerology: a cycle of closure, release, completion, and preparation for new beginnings.

Tarot

The Two of Swords Tarot Card - Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the in-depth meaning of the Two of Swords Tarot card: its symbolism, psychological state, love, career, and how to interpret it when it appears.

Tarot

Tarot Six of Cups , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the detailed symbolism, upright and reversed meanings, and practical applications of the Six of Cups card in Tarot spreads.

Tarot

Tarot 8 of Wands - Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the in-depth meaning of the 8 of Wands in Tarot: its symbolism, swift movement, sudden news, and practical life advice.

Regions

Village Communal Houses and the Worship of Tutelary Deities: Differences Between the Northern Delta, the Southern Region, and the Waterways of the Mekong Delta

Village communal houses differ across the Northern Delta, the South, and the Mekong Delta waterways in architecture, deities, and festivals.

Ancestor worship

Family Altars: How Northern and Southern Vietnamese Arrangements Differ

Northern and Southern Vietnamese family altars differ in structure, arrangement, generations honored and five-fruit tray choices.

Feng shui

Home Feng Shui , Basic Arrangement Principles

Basic home feng shui covers the eight mansions, five elements, sofa placement and lighting. Small changes can support a harmonious living space.

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.

Feng shui

Garden Feng Shui , Principles for Auspicious Layout

Garden feng shui covers location, the five elements, plants, pathways and energy balancing for a harmonious, tidy and airy space.

Feng shui

Staircase Feng Shui , Principles for Auspicious Arrangement

Explore feng shui principles for staircase placement in homes: position, direction, step count, materials, and remedies to attract positive chi and prosperity.

Feng shui

Living Room Feng Shui , Principles for Harmonious Arrangement

In-depth guide to living room feng shui: sofa placement, pathways, lighting, plants, five-element colors, and art/mirror placement to attract wealth and positive energy.