New Rice Festival (Khu Su Cha): The Ha Nhi People's Thanksgiving to Ancestors
Khu Su Cha, the Ha Nhi New Rice Festival in Muong Nhe, Dien Bien, thanks ancestors with floating cakes, pig liver divination and glutinous rice pounding.
Results for "Dế Khù Chà"
When does the Dế Khù Chà rainy season Tết of the Hà Nhì people take place?
The rainy season Tết is usually held around the middle of the rainy season, falling in the fifth or sixth lunar month each year, when the new harvest has just finished and it is also the freest time of the year. The rainy season of the Hà Nhì people usually lasts from the 15th day of the fifth lunar month to the 15th day of the seventh lunar month. The opening day may be a dragon day, a Pig day or a Dragon day depending on each locality.
From the article “How Is the Hà Nhì Rainy Season Festival Dế Khù Chà Celebrated?”
The Meaning of the Four Clashing Signs: Tiger - Monkey - Snake - Pig in Eastern Folk Belief
The Four Clashing Signs in Eastern folk belief are the Tiger, Monkey, Snake and Pig, two opposing pairs that reflect yin-yang balance.
Đằng Xà, Bạch Hổ, Huyền Vũ in Lục Hào: Their Nuances When Landing on a Line and How to Start the Six Beasts by Day Stem
Đằng Xà, Bạch Hổ and Huyền Vũ are three of the six beasts in Lục Hào, started by the day stem. Each spirit's nuance is analysed, and none decides fortune.
Hexagram Thủy Hỏa Ký Tế (No. 63, 既濟, ䷾): When the Work Is Done and Why 'Good at First, Chaos at the End'?
Thủy Hỏa Ký Tế (No. 63) is the only hexagram with all six lines in correct position and paired. It teaches small success and a good start but chaotic end.
What is Phù Ức?
Phù Ức is a balancing principle in BaZi that uses supportive deities when the Day Master is weak and restraining deities when it is strong to achieve harmony.
How Is the Hà Nhì Rainy Season Festival Dế Khù Chà Celebrated?
Dế Khù Chà, the rainy-season Tết of the Hà Nhì: soul-calling rites, glutinous rice cakes, swings and prayers for rain; each village picks its own day.
Mo Muong and the Epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - A Folk Encyclopedia
Mo Muong, the Muong people's folk belief, and its epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' form a cultural and historical treasure proposed for UNESCO recognition.
Beliefs and Rituals of the Ê Đê People
The Ê Đê of Đắk Lắk follow a matrilineal system and worship the Yang spirits. Their grave-abandonment rite sends the dead to the ancestors.
De Vuong Star in the Longevity Cycle: Meaning of Each Stage in the Chart
Explore the in-depth meaning of the De Vuong star in the Longevity Cycle, its favorable positions, and its influence on each life stage in the Zi Wei chart.
Matrilineal Marriage Customs of the Ê Đê: When the Woman Proposes
Discover the unique husband-proposing rituals of the Ê Đê people in the Central Highlands, where women take the lead in marriage.
The Rain-Praying Ceremony of the E De People in Buon Ma Thuot
The rain-praying ceremony of the E De people in Buon Ma Thuot asks the spirits for favorable weather, led by a village elder or shaman.
The Ê Đê People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals
The Ê Đê live mainly in Đắk Lắk, southern Gia Lai, western Phú Yên and Khánh Hòa, speak a Malayo-Polynesian language and follow matrilineal customs.
The Six Line Positions in an I Ching Hexagram: How Are De Wei, De Zhong, Ying, Bi, Cheng and Qi Understood?
The six I Ching line positions carry labels such as de wei, de zhong, ying, bi, cheng and qi, shown in a position table.
How to Read a Basic 3-Card Tarot Spread: Past: Present: Future
A guide to reading the 3-card Past, Present, Future Tarot spread, covering each position, how to combine the cards, and variations.
How Tam Hoi differs from Tam Hop: three months of one season versus the Truong Sinh, De Vuong, Mo stages of one element
Tam Hoi joins three consecutive branches of one season; Tam Hop joins three branches one step apart along the Truong Sinh cycle.
How long is the mourning period? Mourning terms and attire by kinship
How long is mourning, and which mourning dress goes with each degree of kinship? The rules in three old Vietnamese ritual books, up to trừ phục.
Using Tarot for Healing or for Avoidance: Five Signs You Are Dependent on a Card
Tarot can soothe emotions, but it can also become a dependency. Learn five warning signs and how to reclaim your own decision-making power.
The Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path: The Foundation of Buddhist Teaching
The Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path are the foundation of Buddhism, analyzed through Pali scriptures, philosophy, and levels of practice.
Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival 2026: Dates, Venue, the Theme 'Thai Nguyen, First Among Famous Teas' and Main Activities
The Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival 2026 runs 30 October to 7 November at Vo Nguyen Giap Square, themed 'Thai Nguyen, First Among Famous Teas'.
Year of the Goat (Mùi): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny
Mùi (Goat) is the 8th sign in the Vietnamese zodiac, tied to the Earth element and known for gentleness, warmth and artistic sensibility.
Physiognomy in The Tale of Kieu: What Nguyen Du Conveys Through Character Portraits
Nguyen Du used Eastern physiognomy to portray personality, inner life and fate in The Tale of Kieu, revealing how traditional culture shaped his craft.
Emperor Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue and the Victory of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da
Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyen Hue) led the Tay Son movement and crushed 290,000 Qing troops at Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da in 1789.
Traditional Wedding Attire of the Ede Bride: Indigo Hues, Brocade, and Dowry
Ede bridal attire is handwoven brocade on a dark indigo base with red and yellow patterns, also a dowry in matrilineal weddings.
The Siblings Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu: Meaning and Interpretation
The Siblings Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu reflects bonds with siblings and close friends, read through major stars and minor stars.
The Longhouse: A Hallmark of Matriarchy in Ede Architecture
The Ede longhouse reflects matriarchy in its structure and carvings, and stands as a cultural symbol of the Central Highlands.
The Emperor Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning
Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of The Emperor Tarot card: power, order, stability, and lessons in responsible leadership.
When is the Dong Bang Temple Festival (Duc Vua Temple Festival, Duc Vua Cha Bat Hai Dong Dinh Temple Festival) held in the eighth lunar month, who is worshipped there, and why do pilgrims visiting Con Son and Kiep Bac continue downstream to this temple?
The Dong Bang Temple Festival runs from the 20th to 26th of the eighth lunar month in Hung Yen, honoring King Father Bat Hai Dong Dinh.
Ede people's coming-of-age ceremony: the ritual of removing bronze rings marking adulthood
In Dak Lak, the Ede coming-of-age ceremony removes a boy's kông bracelets at 17, marking his adulthood and right to join community affairs.
The Sibling Line in Luc Hao: When It Is the Useful Spirit and When It Is the Adverse Spirit in Wealth Divination
In Luc Hao, the Sibling line shares the palace element and stands for siblings, friends and rivals, aiding those people but harming wealth divination.
Coming-of-Age Ceremony at 18 and the Meaning of Filial Piety
The 18-year-old coming-of-age ceremony marks the move from school years to adult duties, with a gratitude ritual at its heart that expresses filial piety.
What Is the Shan Ze Sun Hexagram (Hexagram 41, 損)? Decreasing to Gain, the Judgment Text and the Six Line Texts
Shan Ze Sun, hexagram 41 of the I Ching, holds that what is below decreases so what is above gains. Its Judgment, Image and six line texts are covered here.
Why Prices So Often End in 8: How Sellers Use Lucky Numbers in Pricing
Prices ending in 8, 88 or 168 may attract buyers. Research on superstition and price clustering shows lucky numbers can work as a pricing tool.
Chữ Nôm: How the Vietnamese Borrowed Chinese Characters to Write Vietnamese, the Nôm Version of Truyện Kiều, and Why Chữ Nôm Still Appears on Hoành Phi and Câu Đối
Chữ Nôm is the writing system Vietnamese people built from Chinese character material to record their own language, still seen on hoành phi and câu đối.
The Custom of "Father Must Stay Home Until Baby Is Named" of the Pu Peo People
Among the Pu Peo, a father stays home until his newborn is named, three days for girls and five for boys, to guard against evil spirits.
Why Hanoi Apartment Buyers Consult Feng Shui: Research on Spiritual Security When Buying a Home
Truong Thi Thuy Ha's 2016 study found Hanoi apartment buyers consult feng shui when choosing and arranging a home, seeking spiritual security.
Why traders go to Ba Chua Xu to 'borrow fortune': an anthropological view of Sam Mountain pilgrimage
Philip Taylor links the Sam Mountain pilgrimage boom to the Doi Moi market economy, where traders borrow fortune from Ba Chua Xu as sacred capital.
Do spiritual believers 'see' more: the face-in-noise experiment and the lenient response threshold
Experiments show mystical believers report seeing faces in ambiguous images more often, yet their visual sensitivity is unchanged.
The Hmong 'Bride Pulling' Custom: Origins, Cultural Significance, and Adjustments to Preserve a Traditional Beauty
The Hmong 'kéo vợ' custom began to legitimize marriages facing family opposition, yet is often confused with kidnapping or child marriage.
What Is Tam Thuc: How Thai At, Ky Mon Don Giap and Luc Nham Differ, and What Each Method Is Used to Divinate
Tam Thuc covers Thai At, Ky Mon Don Giap and Luc Nham, three ancient divination methods for state affairs, actions and specific matters.
Does the Year of the Dragon Increase Births in Vietnam? Zodiac Belief and Its Traces in Birth Data
Zodiac beliefs may shape birth numbers in Vietnam and East Asia, with larger cohorts in good years and Dragon and Tiger year shifts.
Unrequited Love: Why It Is So Hard to Let Go, What Tarot and Numerology Are Used to Ask, and the Signs It Is Time to Stop
Unrequited love persists because the brain rewards fragile hope. Here is the psychology, what tarot and numerology can help you ask, and when to stop.
Shang Oracle Bone Divination: What the Ancients Asked by Burning Turtle Shells and Ox Bones, and Why It Is the Earliest Layer of Divination with Writing
Shang oracle bone divination (c. 13th to 11th century BCE) burned turtle shells and ox bones, read the cracks, then carved the question onto the bone.
The Parent Spirit in Liu Yao (Six Lines): The Element That Generates the Palace, Parents, Documents, Property, and the Enemy of the Descendant
The Parent Spirit is the line whose element generates the palace element, standing for parents, documents, property, and news.
Do Children Born in an 'Auspicious' Year Study Better? When Parents' Beliefs Make the Prediction Come True
Studies in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Asian-American communities find Dragon-year children score slightly higher.
