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Glossary

What is Đạo Mẫu?

Dao Mau is an indigenous folk belief of the Vietnamese people, worshipping Holy Mothers and female deities who govern the realms of the universe according to the Three Palaces or Four Palaces system.

Folk belief

Đạo Mẫu – Vietnamese Mother Goddess Worship (Tam Phủ / Tứ Phủ)

Đạo Mẫu is Vietnam's indigenous Mother Goddess religion, honoring female deities of Heaven, Earth, Water and Mountains, inscribed by UNESCO in 2016. Explore its origins, pantheon and rituals.

Folk belief

What Is Hầu Đồng? The Central Ritual of Đạo Mẫu

Hầu đồng is the spirit mediumship ritual at the heart of Đạo Mẫu, believed to channel the deities of the Tứ Phủ. Learn its meaning, structure, chầu văn music, and artistic significance.

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.

Traditional festivals

Nghinh Ong Song Doc Festival - The Largest Sea Festival in Ca Mau

Discover the Nghinh Ong Song Doc Festival, the largest sea festival in Ca Mau with the sacred whale procession ritual, reflecting the whale worship belief of fishermen in the Western Sea region.

I Ching

Heavenly Stem Wu (Mau): Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching

Explore in detail the Heavenly Stem Wu (Mau): its Yang Earth nature, position in the I Ching, interactions with other elements, and practical meanings.

Historical figures

Saint Mother Lieu Hanh: The Only Female Saint in the Four Immortals and the Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Realms

Discover the legend of the three descents to earth of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, the only female saint in the Four Immortals, along with her central role in the Mother Goddess worship of the Three Realms and the cultural heritage of Phu Day.

Feng shui

Five Elements in Practice: Choosing Lucky Colors for Your Destiny

Discover how to apply the Five Elements theory to choose interior colors and clothing that match your destiny, balancing energy and supporting life. Detailed guide on generating and overcoming cycles.

Traditional festivals

Phu Day Festival: The Center of Mother Lieu Hanh Worship

The Phu Day Festival in Nam Dinh is the center of the Mother Goddess worship of the Three Palaces, honoring Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, with rituals of Chau Van singing, Hau Dong mediumship, and many unique folk cultural activities.

Five Elements

The Five Elements in Color and Career: Choosing What Suits Your Element

Applying the Five Elements to color and career: which colors and industries suit Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, and how to use the generating and controlling cycles to choose wisely.

Folk belief

Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Palaces: UNESCO Heritage and Harmful Distortions to Distinguish

Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Palaces was inscribed by UNESCO in 2016, encompassing chau van ritual singing, spirit possession, and the Three Mother Goddesses of sky, forest, and water.

Feng shui stones

Feng Shui Crystals by Five Element: Choosing Stone Colors That Match Your Element

A guide to choosing feng shui crystals by Five Element: which stone colors suit Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, and how the generating cycle boosts their energy.

Vietnamese astrology

Parents Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu , meaning and interpretation

Explore the meaning and interpretation of the Parents Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu: relationships with parents and superiors, and the influence of major and minor stars.

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.

Folk belief

The Mother Goddess Worship of Tam Phu and the Hau Dong Ritual in Vietnamese Spiritual Life

Explore the origins, divine pantheon, humanistic values, and the distinctive Hau Dong ritual of the Mother Goddess Worship of Tam Phu, an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.

Traditional food

Five-Color Sticky Rice of the Tay People: Natural Colors in the Long Tong Festival

Explore the Tay people's five-color sticky rice in the Long Tong festival: natural color ingredients, five-element symbolism, and distinctive steaming techniques.

Feng shui

Bedroom Feng Shui: Bed Placement, Mirrors, and Color Choices

A detailed bedroom feng shui guide: how to place your bed correctly, mirror placement principles, and harmonious color choices for better sleep and health.

Life-cycle rites

Cham Wedding: Traces of Matriarchy Through the 'Groom Delivery' Ritual

Explore the Cham wedding in Southern Vietnam, where matriarchy is clearly expressed through the unique 'groom delivery' ritual, completely different from the Kinh's bride procession customs.

Life-cycle rites

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. This article analyzes four key ceremonies and the cultural significance of the matrilineal system.

Historical figures

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.

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.

Ethnic minority customs

The Groom-Procession Ritual in Ede Weddings: A Unique Feature of the Matriarchal System in the Central Highlands

Discover the unique groom-procession ritual of the Ede people in Dak Lak, reflecting the matriarchal system. Learn about the significance of challenges, offerings, and customs in traditional marriage.

Traditional festivals

National Mong Ethnic Culture Festival: Highland Colors Converge

Discover the National Mong Ethnic Culture Festival in detail: its purpose, scale, unique activities, and significance in preserving the Mong ethnic cultural identity in Vietnam.

Feng shui

Five Elements Application: Choosing a Car That Matches Your Destiny

Guide to choosing car color and direction based on the Five Elements and your destiny, using the principles of mutual generation and control to balance energy and enhance luck while driving.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Oc Thuong Tho (Upper House Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle, and its Five Elements Meaning

Explore in detail the Oc Thuong Tho (Upper House Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle: its Five Elements meaning, personality traits, and feng shui directions for people with this destiny.

Feng shui stones

Feng Shui Crystals for Taurus - Meaning and How to Choose

Discover feng shui crystals compatible with Taurus zodiac sign, detailed meaning of each stone and how to choose based on five elements to enhance luck and positive energy for Taurus people.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Thanh Dau Tho (City-Head Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle, and its Five Elements meaning

Discover the meaning of Thanh Dau Tho (City-Head Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle: characteristics, feng shui applications, colors, and notes on generation and control cycles.

Feng shui

Water Element People – Five Elements Characteristics and Interpromotion/Intercontrol

An in-depth article about the Water element in Five Elements: characteristics, generation/control cycles, suitable colors, house directions, and feng shui objects to balance energy.

Feng shui

Applying Five Elements: Choosing the Right House Direction for Your Destiny

Discover how to apply the Five Elements to choose the right house direction, paint colors, and interior layout for harmony and balanced energy in your living space.

Tet and seasonal rites

Lantern Festival of the Chinese Community in Cho Lon and the Belief in Thien Hau

Explore the Lantern Festival of the Chinese community in Cho Lon, a national intangible cultural heritage, along with the depth of the belief in Thien Hau Thanh Mau at ancient assembly halls.

Feng shui

Wood Element People , Five Elements Characteristics and the Cycle of Generation and Control

Explore the characteristics of Wood element people in the Five Elements, the laws of generation and control, and how to apply colors and materials to balance energy in living spaces.

Feng shui

Five Elements Application: The Five Elements in Marital Relationships

Discover how to apply the Five Elements theory to marital relationships, from determining destiny and choosing bedroom colors to resolving conflicts, fostering harmony and sustainability in marriage.

Feng shui

Fire Element People , Five Elements Characteristics and Generative/Destructive Interactions

Explore the characteristics of Fire element people in the Five Elements, their generative and destructive interactions with other elements, and how to apply colors and objects for energy balance.

Feng shui

Metal Element People , Five Elements Characteristics and Interpromotion & Interconquest

Explore the characteristics of Metal element people in Five Elements, the interpromotion and interconquest relationships with other elements, and how to apply colors and materials to balance Feng Shui energy in living spaces.