Results for &quot;Lịch sử Việt Nam&quot;

Vietnamese Ao Dai , History and Cultural Significance

Explore the history of the Vietnamese ao dai from the 17th century, the clothing reforms under the Nguyen Lords and Nguyen Dynasty, and the deep cultural significance of this traditional garment.

Face reading

The History and Origins of Face Reading (Physiognomy): From Ancient China to Vietnam

Mianxiang, Chinese face reading, is an ancient physiognomic tradition tied to the Five Elements and the Three Zones framework. Explore its origins, historical development, and spread into Vietnam.

Reunification Day April 30: Historical Significance

On April 30, 1975, the Ho Chi Minh Campaign achieved total victory, liberating the South and reunifying Vietnam. This article analyzes the historical significance and factors behind the 1975 Spring Victory.

Lunar calendar

The Vietnamese Lunar Calendar Is Actually a Lunisolar Calendar: Why the Shortened Name 'Lunar Calendar' Causes Misunderstanding

The Vietnamese lunar calendar is actually a lunisolar calendar combining the moon's phases and Earth's orbit around the Sun. Calling it simply the lunar calendar easily misleads many people about its true nature.

Physiognomy

Where Does Physiognomy Come From: The History of Eastern Face Reading and Its Place in Vietnamese Culture

Explore the origins of Eastern physiognomy, its facial and palm feature systems, and the place of face reading in Vietnamese culture through The Tale of Kieu.

Lunar calendar

Why Vietnam's lunar calendar sometimes differs from China's by one day, and why the two countries celebrate Tet on different dates in some years

Vietnam's lunar calendar uses UTC+7 (105 degrees East), while China uses UTC+8 (120 degrees East), so Tet sometimes falls one day apart.

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.

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. Understand the cultural meanings and differences between the North and the South.

Founding of the Vietnam People's Army, December 22

Learn about the history of December 22, 1944, the founding of the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army, predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army.

Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day (Oct 13): Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day on October 13 was officially recognized in 2004, linked to President Ho Chi Minh's 1945 letter to the industrial and commercial sectors.

Glossary

What is Số Sứ Mệnh?

The Expression Number is a numerology figure calculated from a person's full birth name, reflecting innate potential, talents, and the mode of expression a person is said to carry through life.

Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21)

Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day on June 21 marks the first issue of Thanh Nien newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc in 1925. Learn its history and meaning.

Founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam

Learn about the origins, historical context, and significance of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam on February 3, 1930, when three communist organizations were unified under Nguyen Ai Quoc.

Palmistry

The History and Origins of Palmistry: From Ancient India to Cheiro

The historical journey of palmistry (chiromancy) through ancient India, China, Egypt, and Greece to its Victorian-era systematization by Cheiro, plus the core principles of reading the major palm lines.

Vietnamese Women's Day 20/10: origin and meaning

Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20) traces back to the founding of the Vietnam Anti-Imperialist Women's Union in 1930. Explore its origin, historical meaning and modern value.

Tarot

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

Discover the real history of Tarot cards, from 15th-century Italian noble playing cards to their transformation into an occult divination tool in 18th-19th century France and England.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Tich Lich Hoa (Fire of Thunderclap) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Explore Tich Lich Hoa (Fire of Thunderclap) – one of 30 Na Am in the Sexagenary Cycle: five elements characteristics, feng shui meaning, colors and supportive items.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Rice Festival (Khu Su Cha): The Ha Nhi People's Thanksgiving to Ancestors

Explore the Khu Su Cha or New Rice Festival of the Ha Nhi people in Vietnam's far west: ancestor worship rituals, pig liver divination, traditional cakes, and a warm atmosphere of reunion at the border.

Khan Dong and Ao The: Traditional Vietnamese Men's Attire

Explore the details of Khan Dong and Ao The, traditional Vietnamese men's attire, from historical origins, materials, and how to wear them to cultural significance and revival in modern life.

Regional comparison

Comparing Traditional Wedding Customs Across Three Regions of Vietnam

Discover distinctive wedding customs of Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam: from offerings, rituals to philosophies, helping you understand Vietnam's cultural diversity.

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.

Huyen Tran Princess Temple Festival - The Pioneer of the Southern Expansion

Discover the Huyen Tran Princess Temple Festival: a historical figure who expanded the southern frontier, its cultural significance, traditional rituals, and spiritual values at a national historical site.

Goddess Thien Y A Na and Po Nagar Tower: The Cham-Viet Faith Interweaving in Nha Trang

Explore the journey from the Cham goddess Po Inư Nagar to Thien Y A Na in Vietnamese belief, through the lens of the Po Nagar Tower festival in Nha Trang.

Ho Chi Minh's Birthday, May 19

Ho Chi Minh's birthday, May 19, 1890, and memorable celebrations over the years, from the first public announcement in 1946 to his Testament in 1965.

Vietnamese astrology

Thien Viet Star: Position, Meaning and Role among the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu

Discover Thien Viet star, one of the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu: origin, placement, meaning in different palaces, and influence when combined with other stars.

Traditional festivals

Traditional Boat Racing Festivals in Vietnam: The Spirit of Rivers and Communal Strength

Explore the cultural significance, rituals, and uniqueness of traditional boat racing festivals across Vietnam, from Kien Giang river to other regions.

Folk divination

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

Explore the cultural basis and methods of choosing auspicious days for weddings and groundbreaking in Vietnam: Huang Dao, Zhi, lucky hours, and practical application.

Emperor Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue and the Victory of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da

An in-depth look at Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyen Hue), a military genius whose lightning victory at Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da in 1789 stands as a glorious milestone in Vietnam's history of resisting foreign invaders.

The Trung Sisters (Trung Trac, Trung Nhi): The 40 AD Uprising and Hat Mon Temple

Explore the Trung Sisters' uprising of 40 AD, its causes, course, and great historical significance. Learn about Hat Mon Temple, the main worship site, and the cultural and architectural values of this special national relic.

Grand Commandant Ly Thuong Kiet: The Nhu Nguyet River Defense Line and the Temple in Bac Ninh

Explore the life and career of Grand Commandant Ly Thuong Kiet, the historic victory on the Nhu Nguyet River (Cau River) defense line in 1077, and the architecture and significance of his temple in Tam Giang commune, Yen Phong, Bac Ninh.

Tran Hung Dao - Duc Thanh Tran: From Anti-Mongol General to Nationwide Worshipped Saint

Explore the journey from military genius Tran Quoc Tuan, who led three resistance wars against the Mongol Empire, to Duc Thanh Tran in Vietnamese spiritual life through festivals, seal talismans, and temples.

Vietnam National Day (Sep 2): Independence Day

Learn the historical significance of Vietnam National Day, September 2, 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square.

Nguyen Trai (1380-1442): World Cultural Celebrity and His Years at Con Son

Explore the life, career, and years spent at Con Son of Nguyen Trai, a world cultural celebrity, author of the Great Proclamation upon the Pacification of Ngo, and the soul of the resistance against the Ming.

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.

Lunar calendar

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Why the Solar Calendar Lives Inside the Lunar Almanac, and Why It Ties to Farming

The 24 solar terms are 24 seasonal markers created by Eastern observers. They belong to neither the lunar nor the solar calendar, yet they nearly match the solar calendar. This article explains the astronomy, their distribution across the year, and their link to farming.

Festival customs

The Origin and Meaning Behind the Name "Tết Nguyên Đán"

Unpacking the etymology of "Tết" from "Tiết," the meaning of "Nguyên Đán," and the historical development of Vietnam's Lunar New Year, including scholarly perspectives on its origins.