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Folk belief

Mo Muong and the Epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - A Folk Encyclopedia

Discover Mo Muong, the intangible cultural heritage of the Muong people, through the lens of the epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - a monumental folk encyclopedia of history, beliefs, and the community's philosophy of life.

Astrology

Water - Water Element Compatibility in Astrology: Emotional Resonance or a Deep Vortex?

Explore the compatibility between two Water element people (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) in astrology: strengths, challenges, and how to nurture this deeply emotional connection.

Astrology

Air and Water Element Compatibility in Astrology

Explore the compatibility between Air and Water elements in astrology: strengths, challenges, how to balance, and meaning in relationships.

Astrology

Water Element in Astrology , Common Personality Traits

Explore in-depth personality traits of the Water element group in astrology: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Understand their strengths, weaknesses, love and work styles.

Astrology

Zodiac Signs and Personality by the 4 Elements: Fire/Earth/Air/Water

Explore the deep meaning of the four elements Fire, Earth, Air, Water in Western astrology and how they shape the personality and behavior of the 12 zodiac signs.

Astrology

Fire and Water Element Compatibility in Astrology: When Heat Meets Emotion

Explore the compatibility between Fire and Water elements in astrology: strengths, challenges, and how to harmonize them for a lasting relationship.

Astrology

Earth and Water Element Compatibility in Astrology: A Union of Stability and Emotion

Explore the compatibility of Earth and Water elements in astrology: strengths, challenges, and how these two energies balance and sustain.

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.

Historical figures

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.

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.

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.

Vietnamese commemorative days

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.

Ancestor worship

Hung Kings Worship - Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the Hung Kings Worship, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, through the lens of history, culture, and the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

I Ching

The Single Kan Trigram in Bagua , Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the Kan trigram (☵) in Bagua: its symbolism of water, danger, hidden wisdom and deep layers of meaning in the I Ching.

Western astrology

The 12 Zodiac Signs: Traits, Date Ranges, and Ruling Elements

An overview of the 12 Western zodiac signs: date ranges, elements (Fire/Earth/Air/Water), and characteristic traits.

Feng shui

Dậu Direction in the 24 Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and In-Depth Interpretation

Explore the meaning of the Dậu direction in the 24-direction feng shui system: its five-element characteristics, position, good and bad configurations when combined with mountains and water, and practical applications in both yang and yin dwellings.

Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra: India's Traditional Architectural Science – Origins, Principles, and Comparison with Feng Shui

Vastu Shastra is India's traditional architecture and planning system rooted in Vedic texts, built on the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, space) and cardinal directions. Learn its principles and how it compares to Feng Shui.

Tarot

The 6 of Swords Tarot Card - Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of the Six of Swords Tarot card: a journey of transition, moving through troubled waters, and heading towards calmer shores.

Tarot

Tarot Temperance: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the Temperance card in Tarot: the angel, the flowing water, the path between two peaks, and its message of balance, patience, and transformation.

Tet and seasonal rites

Cold Foods Festival and the Custom of Making Bánh Trôi, Bánh Chay as Ancestral Offerings

Explore the origins, meanings, and distinctions of the Cold Foods Festival (3rd day of the 3rd lunar month) in Vietnamese culture, tied to the custom of making bánh trôi and bánh chay for ancestral offerings.

Feng shui stones

How to Properly Cleanse and Recharge Feng Shui Crystals

A guide to cleansing feng shui crystals using moonlight, saltwater, smoke, and other safe methods, plus notes on which techniques suit specific stone types.

Folk belief

Fortune tellers on social media: signs that someone is selling fear rather than sharing knowledge

Fortune telling on social media is booming and causing negative impacts. This article analyzes common psychological techniques to identify those selling fear rather than sharing knowledge.

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.

Folk divination

Cold reading: The technique that makes a vague statement sound like it hits your private life

Cold reading is a psychological technique that exploits body language, double-edged statements, and the Barnum effect to turn vague statements into the feeling of being accurately read.

Vietnamese astrology

What is the Thiên Hà Thủy (Heavenly River Water) Na Yin in the Sexagenary Cycle and its Five Elements meaning?

Explore Thiên Hà Thủy (Heavenly River Water) – one of the 30 Na Yin in the Sexagenary Cycle. Discover its Five Elements meaning, personality traits, colors, and feng shui applications.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Giản Hạ Thủy in Lục Thập Hoa Giáp, and its Five Elements meaning

Explore Giản Hạ Thủy – water under the ravine – one of 30 nạp âm of Lục Thập Hoa Giáp, its Five Elements meaning and applications.

Western astrology

What Is Western Astrology? Birth Chart and Key Elements

What is Western astrology? An overview of the birth chart, the 12 zodiac signs, rising sign, Moon sign, ruling planets, and the Fire, Earth, Air, Water elements.

Folk belief

The Rain-Praying Ceremony of the E De People in Buon Ma Thuot

Explore the rain-praying ritual of the E De people in Buon Ma Thuot: its origins, procedures, the role of village elders, and its profound cultural and spiritual significance.

Folk belief

Fertility Worship in Traditional Vietnamese Culture

Fertility worship reflects ancient Vietnamese agricultural culture's hope for abundance and continuity, expressed through Linga–Yoni symbols, the Trò Trám festival, and Central Highlands grave-house carvings.

Folk belief

Vietnamese Ancestor Worship: Beliefs and Practices

An overview of Vietnamese ancestor worship, a defining spiritual-cultural practice: the family altar, death anniversaries, and the moral meaning of remembering one's roots.

Festival customs

Hùng Kings' Commemoration Day: Vietnam's National Ancestral Festival

Explore the origins of Hùng Kings' Commemoration Day on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, the legend of Vietnam's founding kings, Đền Hùng temple, and its status as Vietnam's national ancestral rite.

Folk belief

The Four Dharma Deities (Cloud, Rain, Thunder, Lightning) Worship at Dau Pagoda: Origins and Identity

Explore the worship of the Four Dharma Deities (Phap Van, Phap Vu, Phap Loi, Phap Dien) at Dau Pagoda, Bac Ninh: origins, meanings, rituals, and the distinctive cultural values of an ancient agricultural belief interwoven with Buddhism.

Vietnamese commemorative days

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.

Traditional crafts

Doi Tam drum-making village: preserving a 1,000-year-old tradition

Explore Doi Tam drum-making village (Ha Nam), where the craft has thrived for over 1,000 years with secrets of selecting buffalo hide, jackfruit wood cores, and the art of drum skinning to produce resonant, deep, and crisp sounds.

Traditional festivals

Hung Kings Temple Festival (Phu Tho) , Origins and Distinctive Features

Explore the origins, traditional rituals and cultural values of the Hung Kings Temple Festival in Phu Tho, honoring the Hung Kings, associated with a belief recognized by UNESCO.

Traditional festivals

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

Discover the Ooc Om Boc Festival and Ngo boat racing of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam, an occasion to thank the Moon deity, pray for a bountiful harvest, and showcase community cultural identity through vibrant Ngo boats.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnamese War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27): Origin and Meaning

Learn about the origin and meaning of Vietnamese War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27), from the 1947 central conference to the tradition of gratitude and remembrance.

Western astrology

Pisces: Personality, Love and Career

Explore Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20): ruled by Neptune (and Jupiter), a Water sign known for empathy and imagination. Discover its love life, career fit, and most/least compatible zodiac signs.