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Chí Trung

Meritorious Artist, veteran comedian, famous for the role of 'Táo Giao Thông' in the year-end show 'Gặp nhau cuối năm'

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South Central Coast Coastal Culture: Whale Worship, the Cau Ngu Festival, and Fishing Village Life

Whale worship and the Cau Ngu festival form the spiritual core of South Central Coast fishing villages, tied to the sea and fishermen's beliefs.

Historical figures

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

The 40 AD uprising of Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, its causes and significance, plus Hat Mon Temple in Hanoi, the sacred site tied to their final days.

Vietnam's ethnic communities

The Ra Glai People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs, and Main Festivals

The Ra Glai live in south-central Vietnam, speak a Malayo-Polynesian language, and hold farming rituals and worship customs.

Regions

Comparing Mid-Autumn Festival customs across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam

Mid-Autumn Festival customs differ across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam, from northern rituals to lively Central festivals and Southern gift-giving.

Historical figures

Nguyen Trung Truc Memorial Festival in Kien Giang: A 156-Year Cultural Tradition

The Nguyen Trung Truc Memorial Festival in Kien Giang runs each year from the 26th to 28th of the 8th lunar month, honoring the hero who died in 1868.

Regions

Comparing Tet Feast Trays Across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam

Tet feast trays in Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam differ in ingredients and meaning, from banh chung in the North to banh tet in the South.

Regions

Comparing everyday cuisine across Vietnam's three regions: North, Central, South

Everyday meals in Vietnam's North, Central and South reflect climate and culture: mild and balanced in the North, bold and salty in the Central.

Regions

Comparing Doan Ngo Festival customs across Northern, Central and Southern Vietnam

Northern and Central Vietnam stress ancestral offerings and the pest-killing ritual on Doan Ngo, while the South keeps things simpler.

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.

Regions

Comparing Lunar New Year Customs Across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam

Tet customs in Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam share roots but differ in dishes and rituals, from banh chung to bitter melon soup.

Historical figures

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

Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyen Hue) led the Tay Son movement and crushed 290,000 Qing troops at Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da in 1789.

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.

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.

Regional customs

Regional Differences in Ancestor Worship and Tết Customs Among the Kinh Across North, Central, and South Vietnam

Though united as one Kinh ethnic culture, ancestor-worship, wedding, and Tết customs differ substantially across North, Central, and South Vietnam.

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.

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.

Ethnic minority customs

The Hand-Tying Ceremony in Khmer Weddings in Southern Vietnam

Discover the hand-tying ceremony in Khmer weddings in Southern Vietnam: spiritual meaning, steps, roles of elders and monks, and changes in modern life.

Folk belief

The Worship of Ong Ta in Southern Vietnamese Folk Culture

The worship of Ong Ta, a land-protecting deity in Southern Vietnam, comes from the Khmer Neak Ta and reflects Viet-Khmer cultural exchange.

Regions

Village Communal Houses and the Worship of Tutelary Deities: Differences Between the Northern Delta, the Southern Region, and the Waterways of the Mekong Delta

Village communal houses differ across the Northern Delta, the South, and the Mekong Delta waterways in architecture, deities, and festivals.

Traditional festivals

Ok Om Bok Festival: The Moon Worship and Ghe Ngo Race of the Khmer People in Southern Vietnam

Ok Om Bok is the Khmer moon worship festival in Southern Vietnam, with home and pagoda rituals and the Ghe Ngo boat race in Tra Vinh.

Traditional festivals

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

The Ooc Om Boc festival of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam thanks the Moon deity and features water lanterns and Ngo boat racing.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Arrange the Mid-Autumn Festival Offering Tray

A detailed step-by-step guide on preparing offerings and arranging the Mid-Autumn Festival tray according to Vietnamese traditions.

Ancestor worship

Family Altars: How Northern and Southern Vietnamese Arrangements Differ

Northern and Southern Vietnamese family altars differ in structure, arrangement, generations honored and five-fruit tray choices.

Traditional festivals

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

Cau Ngu festival at Cua Dai lets fishermen honor the Nam Hai whale god and pray for good weather and a bountiful season, with rituals and folk performances.

Physiognomy

Trung Phu (Cheekbones) in the Six Palaces - Significance in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the meaning of Trung Phu (cheekbones) in physiognomy: position, good and bad features, and its connection to power and personality.

Regions

Southern Vietnamese Culture: Village Communal Houses, the Worship of the Lady Goddesses, Dialect and an Open Way of Life

Southern Vietnamese culture blends village communal houses, worship of the Lady goddesses and a vivid dialect shaped by frontier settlement.

Ethnic minority customs

Cham Wedding Customs in Southern Vietnam: Rituals, Meanings, and Transformations

Cham weddings in Southern Vietnam follow Islam through proposal and days of ceremony, with matchmakers, betel offerings, bride price and Quran recitation.

Folk taboos

Why Southerners Avoid Bananas on Tet: The Mekong Delta's Five-Fruit Tray

In the Mekong Delta, bananas are avoided on Tet because 'chuoi' sounds like 'chui', or to plunge. The five-fruit tray instead follows 'Cau Vua Du Xai'.

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.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Southern Khmer Weddings: The Betel Palm Flower Cutting Ceremony and the Hand-Tying Ritual

Southern Khmer weddings feature the betel palm flower cutting ceremony that formalizes the union and the hand-tying ritual, a sacred moment binding two souls.

Physiognomy

Trung Nhac (Nose Bridge) in the Five Peaks: Position and Meaning on the Face

Explore the position and meaning of Trung Nhac (nose bridge) in the Five Peaks theory of Eastern physiognomy, its connection to personality and destiny.

Vietnam's ethnic communities

Vietnam's Community of 54 Ethnic Groups: Official List, Distribution and Shared Cultural Traits

Vietnam recognises 54 ethnic groups under the 1979 official list, with the Kinh majority and 53 minority groups spread across all regions.

Enneagram

How Reliable Are Personality Tests: Enneagram, MBTI, and Why Employers Should Not Use Them to Screen People Out, with a Comparative North, Central, and South Vietnam Perspective

Enneagram and MBTI are self-understanding tools, not screening criteria, with a North, Central, and South Vietnam view of how each region receives them.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Sa Trung Tho (Sand-in-the-Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Sa Trung Tho is the nayin for Giap Than and At Dau years, tied to Earth yet carrying golden sand. It covers origin and feng shui colors.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Sa Trung Kim (Sand Gold) in the Sexagenary Cycle and its Five Elements Meaning

Sa Trung Kim is the Na Yin for Giap Ty and At Suu years, a Metal element sign. It covers Five Elements meaning, personality traits, colors and feng shui uses.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Lu Trung Hoa (Fire in the Furnace) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Explore the Lu Trung Hoa (Fire in the Furnace) na am for Giap Ty and At Suu years: Five Elements characteristics, feng shui meanings, colors, and guidance.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Tuyen Trung Thuy (Water in the Spring) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Explore the meaning of Tuyen Trung Thuy (Giap Than, At Dau) in the Sexagenary Cycle: Five Elements characteristics, interactions, and practical applications.

Regions

Culture of the Mekong Delta: river life, floating markets and festivals of the Cuu Long River Delta

Mekong Delta culture grew from reclaiming southern lands and life along its rivers and canals, with floating markets and over 1,230 festivals.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Hải Trung Kim (Metal in the Sea) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Hải Trung Kim is the Na Yin for Giáp Tý and Ất Sửu, a hidden metal in the Five Elements. Its calm nature and traits are explained here.