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Historical figures

The Death Anniversary of Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh: The Pioneer of Southern Vietnam and the Journey from Folk Ritual to National Heritage

Discover the death anniversary ceremony of Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh, a ritual honoring the pioneer of Southern Vietnam, recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2025.

Feng shui

Feng Shui for Indoor Plants , Basic Principles

Explore basic feng shui principles for indoor plants: choosing species, placement by bagua, five elements, and remedies to attract wealth and health to your living space.

Vietnamese astrology

Huu Bat Star: One of the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu

Discover Huu Bat star, one of the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu. Learn about its meaning, characteristics, position, and influence on personality and destiny.

Festival customs

The Origin and Meaning Behind the Name "Tết Nguyên Đán"

Unpacking the etymology of "Tết" from "Tiết," the meaning of "Nguyên Đán," and the historical development of Vietnam's Lunar New Year, including scholarly perspectives on its origins.

Historical figures

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

An in-depth look at Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyen Hue), a military genius whose lightning victory at Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da in 1789 stands as a glorious milestone in Vietnam's history of resisting foreign invaders.

Historical figures

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

Discover the Nguyen Trung Truc Memorial Festival in Kien Giang: origins, rituals, cultural activities, and historical significance of this tribute to a national hero.

Folk belief

The Animistic Spiritual Life of the Bru-Van Kieu People

Explore the distinctive animistic spiritual life of the Bru-Van Kieu people through the research of Hungarian ethnologist Vargyas Gábor, from the role of shamans to reburial and spirit worship rituals.

Physiognomy

Physiognomy in The Tale of Kieu: What Nguyen Du Conveys Through Character Portraits

An analysis of how Nguyen Du used Eastern physiognomy to portray the personality, inner life and fate of characters in The Tale of Kieu, and the cultural value behind this technique.

Historical figures

Nguyen Trai (1380-1442): World Cultural Celebrity and His Years at Con Son

Explore the life, career, and years spent at Con Son of Nguyen Trai, a world cultural celebrity, author of the Great Proclamation upon the Pacification of Ngo, and the soul of the resistance against the Ming.

Historical figures

Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem (1491-1585): Cultural Celebrity and the Heritage of Vinh Bao Temple

Explore the life, career, and philosophy of Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem, along with the historical, cultural, and architectural values of the special national relic complex in Vinh Bao, Hai Phong.

Festival customs

Rằm Tháng Giêng (Tết Nguyên Tiêu): The First Full Moon and Temple-Going Traditions

Discover the meaning of Rằm Tháng Giêng, the year's first full moon, the saying "a year of offerings can't match this one," and temple-visiting and star-releasing traditions.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month (Tet Nguyen Tieu) Offering Tray

A detailed guide on preparing and arranging the offering tray for the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month (Tet Nguyen Tieu), covering both meat offerings for ancestors and vegetarian offerings for Buddha, with safety notes and regional variations.

I Ching

Decoding the Hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure, philosophical meaning, and practical lessons from the hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You), one of the auspicious hexagrams in the I Ching, to understand prosperity and how to sustain success.

Vietnamese astrology

The House of Servants (Friendship) in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the profound meaning of the House of Servants in Zi Wei: not just friends and subordinates, but a mirror of how you interact with the world and navigate life's cycles through relationships.

Tet and seasonal rites

The 15th Day of the Tenth Lunar Month - Tet Ha Nguyen: The Rice Harvest Thanksgiving Festival Few Still Remember

Discover the profound meaning of Tet Ha Nguyen (the 15th day of the tenth lunar month), one of Vietnam's four traditional lunar festivals, tied to the new rice celebration and thanksgiving to heaven and earth.

Ethnic minority belief

H'Mông Beliefs and Festivals: Animism, Khèn Masters, and the Gầu Tào Festival

Explore the animist beliefs, the khèn's role in funeral rites, and the Gầu Tào festival for children and blessings among the H'Mông (Mông) people of highland Vietnam.

Historical figures

Con Son - Kiep Bac Festival: A Convergence and Spread of Heritage Values of Tran Hung Dao and Nguyen Trai

An in-depth exploration of the Con Son - Kiep Bac Festival, a distinctive spiritual cultural event honoring Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and national hero Nguyen Trai, linked to a World Cultural Heritage site.

Tet and seasonal rites

Full Moon of the First Lunar Month - Tet Nguyen Tieu: Why It Is Considered the Most Significant Full Moon of the Year and What to Prepare for the Offering Tray

Explore the deep meaning of the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month (Tet Nguyen Tieu) in Vietnamese culture, why it is regarded as the most important full moon day of the year, and detailed suggestions for a traditional offering tray.

Ethnic minority belief

The Gong Culture Space of the Central Highlands

The Gong Culture Space of Vietnam's Central Highlands, recognized by UNESCO in 2005, is central to the spiritual life of the Ê Đê, Ba Na, Gia Rai and other ethnic groups.

Astrology

Earth Element in Astrology , Common Personality Traits

Explore the Earth element in astrology: common personality traits of Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, their strengths, weaknesses, and how they interact with other elements.

Tarot

Pentacles in Tarot: An Elemental Overview of the Suit of Coins

Explore the Pentacles suit in Tarot through the lens of the Earth element. This article analyzes the symbolic meaning, the journey from Ace to Ten, and the court cards.

Ethnic minority customs

The Rong House in the Cultural Life of the Central Highlands Ethnic Groups

Explore the central role of the Rong house in the spiritual life, community governance, and production of Central Highlands ethnic groups such as Gia Rai, Ba Na, and Xo Dang.

Feng shui

Feng Shui for Retail Stores , Basic Principles

Discover basic feng shui principles for retail stores: location, orientation, furniture layout, lighting, colors, and remedies to attract wealth and positive energy.

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.