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Who was Mai Thúc Loan and why is he called Hắc Đế?

Mai Thúc Loan was from Thiên Lộc district, Hà Tĩnh province, and led the 722 uprising against the Tang. He is called Hắc Đế because of his very dark skin, as recorded in Trần Trọng Kim's Việt Nam sử lược.

From the article “Mai Thúc Loan and Phùng Hưng: Two Major Uprisings Under Tang Rule”

Knowledge › Vietnam › Folk belief

Fertility Worship in Traditional Vietnamese Culture

Fertility worship in Vietnam, or tín ngưỡng phồn thực, hopes for flourishing life and harvests. It appears in Linga–Yoni symbols and the Trò Trám festival.

Updated 24 Jul 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Life-cycle rites

What Are the Life-Cycle Rituals of Vietnamese People?

Vietnamese life-cycle rituals mark birth, coming of age, marriage, death and remembrance, with ceremonies shared by many ethnic groups.

Updated 10 Sept 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Traditional food

Com Lang Vong - the signature autumn delicacy of Hanoi

Com Lang Vong is a Hanoi autumn specialty made from young sticky rice, tied to the traditional craft of Vong village in Cau Giay district.

Updated 28 Jun 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Traditional festivals

Vesak: Origins, Meaning, and the Buddha Bathing Ritual

Vesak marks the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, and its date differs between Theravada and Mahayana traditions. The bathing ritual symbolizes inner purification.

Updated 4 Sept 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Life-cycle rites

Traditional Vietnamese Funeral Customs and Their Meaning

Explore the main rites of a traditional Vietnamese funeral, from encoffining and mourning attire to burial and the 49-day rites, and their cultural meaning.

Updated 4 Aug 2026Culture and belief
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