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Founding emperor of the Lý dynasty, who decided to move the capital from Hoa Lư to Thăng Long in 1010

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Vietnamese astrology

Tam Tai and Thai Tue in the 2027 Dinh Mui Year: Which Zodiac Signs Are Affected, How the List Is Calculated, and Where Schools of Thought Disagree

In the 2027 Dinh Mui year, Tam Tai and Thai Tue are said to affect certain zodiac signs. This article explains the calculation, the list of signs, and where schools disagree.

Tet and seasonal rites

Choosing an opening day for the Đinh Mùi 2027 Lunar New Year: where the custom comes from and what people weigh up

Where the custom of choosing a Lunar New Year opening day comes from, and what Vietnamese people weigh up when picking a date, preparing offerings and starting business.

Tet and seasonal rites

First-footing for the 2027 Year of the Goat: how to choose an age, and why every household ends up with a different list

A practical guide to choosing a first-footer for Lunar New Year 2027: how to read the trine and six-harmony groups, pick auspicious hours, and prepare at home.

Traditional festivals

Tran Temple Seal Opening Ceremony - a spring ritual praying for peace

Discover the meaning, rituals, and sacred moments of the Seal Opening Ceremony at Tran Temple in Nam Dinh, a beautiful cultural tradition of early spring.

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.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnam Family Day (June 28): Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Family Day on June 28 was established by Decision 72/2001/QD-TTg to honor family values and promote warm, equal, and happy households.

Folk belief

The Worship of the Village Guardian Spirit (Thanh Hoang): The Soul of the Vietnamese Communal House

Explore the worship of the Village Guardian Spirit (Thanh Hoang), a distinctive feature of Vietnamese folk belief, from its origins, roles, to the rituals performed at the communal house.

Traditional festivals

Cau Ngu Festival at Cua Dai honoring the Nam Hai Whale God

Explore the Cau Ngu festival at Cua Dai, Hoi An Dong ward: the sacred Nghinh Than procession, solemn main ceremony, and vibrant festivities including tuong singing, ba trao performance, and traditional boat racing.

Traditional crafts

The Craft of Bronze Casting for Worship: A Century-Old Flame in Long Thuong, Y Yen, and Dai Bai

Explore the intricate craft of bronze casting for worship in Long Thuong (Hung Yen), Y Yen (Nam Dinh), and Dai Bai (Bac Ninh): history, production process, trade secrets, and modern challenges.

Physiognomy

Nam Nhạc (Forehead) in the Five Mountains - Position and Meaning on the Face

Explore the position and meaning of Nam Nhạc (forehead) in the Five Mountains system of physiognomy, along with its connection to personality and destiny.

Tet and seasonal rites

When Is Lunar New Year 2027, the Year of the Goat? Holiday Dates and What the Goat Year Means in the Stem-Branch Calendar

Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Public employees are expected to get 7 consecutive days off, from February 4 through February 10, 2027.

Numerology

The First Peak in Numerology: Life Stage and Meaning

Explore the meaning and calculation of the first peak in numerology, a crucial stage that shapes the foundation of one's life.

Numerology

The Third Pinnacle in Numerology: Life Stage and Meaning

Discover the profound meaning of the Third Pinnacle in numerology, when it occurs, and how it shapes your career, relationships, and life purpose.

Numerology

Personal Year Number 6 in Numerology: Energy Cycle and Meaning

Discover in detail about Personal Year Number 6 in numerology: the meaning of love, family, responsibility, and care. Learn about opportunities and challenges in this energy cycle.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21)

Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day on April 21: origins from Decision 1862/QD-TTg in 2021, honoring books, readers, and reading culture.

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.

Numerology

Personal Year Number 8 in Numerology: Energy Cycle and Meaning

Discover the meaning, opportunities, and challenges of Personal Year Number 8 in the 9-year numerology cycle, and how to make the most of this year's energy of power and material abundance.

Traditional food

What Makes Vietnamese Traditional Cuisine Distinctive Across Regions?

An overview of Vietnamese traditional cuisine by region: Tet dishes, ancestral trays, festivals, vegetarian food and local specialties, with cultural context.

Lunar calendar

The Lunar Leap Month: Why It Exists, How It Is Calculated, and Why One Lunar Day in a Leap Year Corresponds to Two Solar Days

How a lunar leap month is determined, why leap years exist, and why one lunar day in a leap year corresponds to two solar days. A clear explanation with the example of the 2025 Year of the Snake.

Numerology

Personal Year Number 4 in Numerology - Energy Cycle and Meaning

Discover the meaning of Personal Year Number 4 in numerology: a cycle of stability, discipline, and building solid foundations. Learn how to make the most of this energy.

Feng shui

Dinh Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the Dinh mountain direction in the 24 mountain directions system: its geographical position, five elements, yin-yang nature, how to determine it, and principles for interpreting this direction scientifically and practically.

Traditional festivals

How Traditional Festivals Are Managed: Decree 110 and the Responsibilities of Festival Attendees

Decree 110/2018/ND-CP sets the principles for organising festivals, registration procedures, suspension rights, and the responsibilities of attendees under civilised conduct rules.

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.

Lunar calendar

Converting Lunar Dates to Solar Dates: What the Calculation Is Based On, and Why It Is Not a Fixed Addition and Subtraction Table

Lunar to solar conversion uses no fixed addition table. It relies on the new moon point, major solar terms and legal time zones, so it differs year by year.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

What Festivals and Tet Occasions Are There in Vietnam Throughout the Year?

An overview of Vietnamese festivals and Tet occasions throughout the year: Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, Thanh Minh, Doan Ngo, Mid-Autumn, and ethnic Tet traditions.

Traditional dress

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.

Historical figures

Ky Yen Festival at Thoai Ngoc Hau Communal House in An Giang: A Cultural Beauty Commemorating the Pioneer

Explore the Ky Yen festival at Thoai Ngoc Hau communal house in An Giang: traditional rituals, historical values, and cultural significance in commemorating the merits of a Nguyen dynasty mandarin who pioneered the southern region.

Traditional festivals

Doi Son Tich Dien Festival: Ha Nam's Thousand-Year-Old Plowing Ritual

The Doi Son Tich Dien Festival in Tien Son Commune, Duy Tien Town, Ha Nam takes place from the 5th to the 7th day of the first lunar month, reenacting King Le Dai Hanh's plowing ritual in 987, carrying deep agricultural significance.

Date and hour selection

Choosing Year-End Dates: Year-End Gathering, Altar Cleaning, Debt Repayment, and New Year Opening

How to choose year-end dates for the year-end gathering, altar cleaning, debt repayment, and business opening: core principles, different schools of thought, and flexible application without superstition.

Vietnamese astrology

What is the Year Pillar in BaZi (Four Pillars)?

Explore the meaning, determination method, and role of the Year Pillar in BaZi (Four Pillars). An in-depth analysis of its influence on destiny, ancestry, and early childhood.

Folk belief

What Does Vietnamese Folk Belief Encompass?

Vietnamese folk belief includes ancestor worship, deity worship, Mother Goddess religion, agricultural beliefs, and rituals of many ethnic groups. An overview of main branches.

Vietnamese commemorative days

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.

Traditional dress

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.

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.

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.

Vietnamese commemorative days

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.

Ethnic minority belief

Beliefs and Festivals of the Khmer Krom People

Theravada Buddhism sits at the center of Khmer Krom spiritual life, with the village pagoda and major festivals such as Chol Chnam Thmay and Ok Om Bok.