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Tet and seasonal rites

Ramưwan Festival: The fasting month and grave-visiting ceremony of the Cham Bani

The Ramưwan festival of the Cham Bani people is an occasion for grave-visiting, ancestral worship, and a month-long period of fasting, expressing filial piety and reverence for one's roots.

Tet and seasonal rites

Ramưwan Festival (Month of Fasting and Contemplation) of the Cham Bàni Community: A Cultural Beauty Toward the Roots

Discover the Ramưwan Festival, the traditional New Year of the Cham Bàni community in Ninh Thuận, with its rituals of grave visiting, ancestral offerings, and a humanistic month of fasting and contemplation.

Traditional food

Banh Troi and Banh Chay: The Culinary Soul of Cold Foods Festival on the 3rd Day of the 3rd Lunar Month

Explore the cultural significance and culinary soul of Banh Troi and Banh Chay on Vietnam's Cold Foods Festival (3rd day of 3rd lunar month), from origins and localization to cooking tips.

Festival customs

Tết Hàn Thực: The 3rd Day of the 3rd Lunar Month Cold Food Festival

Discover the origins of Tết Hàn Thực on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, the Jie Zitui legend, and the meaning of bánh trôi and bánh chay in Vietnamese tradition.

Tet and seasonal rites

Cold Food Festival on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month: Why Vietnamese people offer bánh trôi, bánh chay despite not abstaining from fire like the original legend

Explore the origins of the Cold Food Festival, its unique Vietnamization through bánh trôi and bánh chay, and the deep cultural and spiritual meanings of this day in Vietnam.

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.

Traditional festivals

Tac Xinh Dance: The San Chay People's Ritual for Bountiful Harvests

Explore Tac Xinh, the soul of the San Chay (Cao Lan) people's Harvest Prayer Festival, where agricultural beliefs, folk dance artistry, and aspirations for a bountiful season converge.

Traditional crafts

Van Thang Agarwood Carving Village in Khanh Hoa

Discover Van Thang agarwood carving village (Van Ninh, Khanh Hoa): over 100 years old, home to master artisans crafting ornamental agarwood, bracelets, incense, and essential oil, now emerging as a unique community tourism destination.

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.

Vu Lan festival

How to Prepare the Vu Lan Offering Tray on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month

Detailed guide on preparing the Vu Lan offering tray on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month: offerings for Buddha, ancestors, and wandering souls, step-by-step procedure, and important notes.

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.

Folk belief

Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month: The Meaning of the 'Absolution of the Dead' Ritual in Folk Belief

Explore the deep meaning of the Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month (Vu Lan/Ulambana), its Buddhist and Taoist origins, along with unique rituals, offerings, and folk beliefs of Vietnamese people.

Folk taboos

Ghost Month, the 7th Lunar Month: Folk Taboos and Buddhist Perspectives

Explore the origins of the Ghost Month, common folk taboos, and the Buddhist view of Vu Lan, helping you understand correctly to live peacefully and avoid superstition.

Folk taboos

Folk Taboos When Making Offerings on the Full Moon and First Day of the Lunar Month

Explore important folk taboos when making offerings on the Full Moon and the first day of the lunar month, from choosing offerings and arranging the altar to maintaining a reverent mindset.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Arrange the Worship Tray for Tet Doan Ngo (5th day of 5th lunar month)

Detailed guide on preparing offerings and arranging the worship tray for Tet Doan Ngo following Vietnamese customs, with step-by-step instructions and safety notes.

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. This is a reference guide and can be adjusted by region.

Life-cycle rites

How to Prepare the Full-Month and First-Birthday Offering Trays for Babies

Detailed guide on preparing offerings and arranging the full-month and first-birthday trays for your baby, including a summary of the prayer and important notes on safety and regional variations.

Feng shui

Staircase Feng Shui , Principles for Auspicious Arrangement

Explore feng shui principles for staircase placement in homes: position, direction, step count, materials, and remedies to attract positive chi and prosperity.

Vietnamese astrology

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

Learn about the Month Pillar in BaZi: how to determine it, its role in destiny analysis, its relation to the birth month, and its influence.

Tet and seasonal rites

Detailed guide on how to arrange the offering tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month

A practical guide on preparing offerings and arranging the tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month, with important notes on timing, customs, and safety.

Festival customs

Ông Công Ông Táo: The Kitchen Gods' Journey to Heaven on the 23rd of the 12th Lunar Month

Learn about the legend of the Kitchen Gods, the meaning of the ông Công ông Táo ceremony on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month, the carp-releasing custom, and how to prepare the offering.

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.

Traditional food

Three Offering Trays on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month: Offerings to Buddha, Ancestors, and Wandering Souls

Discover the meanings and arrangements of the three offering trays on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month: a pure vegetarian tray for Buddha, a full tray for ancestors, and a tray with distinctive offerings for wandering souls.

Folk belief

Worshipping the God of Wealth on the 10th Day of the First Lunar Month: Origins and How to Prepare the Offering Tray

A detailed guide to worshipping the God of Wealth on the 10th day of the first lunar month: origins, meaning, a checklist of offerings, step-by-step instructions, and a reference prayer.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare and Perform the Kitchen Gods' Offering on the 23rd of the Twelfth Lunar Month According to Customs of Three Regions

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, the ritual sequence, and the ceremonies for the Kitchen Gods on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, following common customs in Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam.

Astrology

The Waxing Crescent Moon , Meaning in Astrology and Life

Explore the astrological meaning of the Waxing Crescent Moon – a phase of initiation, intention-setting, and action. In-depth analysis of its energy and practical life advice.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare Offerings and Worship for Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month) – The Custom of 'Eliminating Pests' in Early Summer

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, arranging it, and performing the Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th day of the 5th lunar month) worship ritual according to tradition, including safety tips and regional variations.

Astrology

The Waning Crescent Moon , meaning in astrology and life

Explore the deep astrological meaning of the Waning Crescent Moon – the final phase of the lunar cycle, symbolizing release, rest, and preparation for a new beginning.

Ancestor worship

Why Vietnamese worship on the first day of the lunar month: the meaning of the Sóc day in folk belief

Explore the origin, spiritual and cultural meaning of the Vietnamese custom of worshiping on the first day of the lunar month (Sóc day), along with common offerings and prayers.

Vietnamese astrology

BaZi (Four Pillars) , Reading Destiny through Birth Hour, Day, Month, Year

Explore the BaZi (Four Pillars) theory in detail: Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches structure, chart casting, Five Elements analysis, and applications in Eastern astrology.

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.

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.

Historical figures

Ngo Quyen and the 938 Battle of Bach Dang: From Tu Luong Xam to the New Temple in Co Loa

Explore the life and career of Ngo Quyen, the 938 Battle of Bach Dang, and the journey from Tu Luong Xam to the new temple in Co Loa, reflecting the gratitude of later generations.

Astrology

Last Quarter Moon , Meaning in Astrology and Daily Life

Explore the astrological meaning of the Last Quarter Moon: a symbol of release, realignment, and preparation for the new cycle, along with practical notes for daily life.

Tet and seasonal rites

The 15th Day of the 4th Lunar Month - Vesak: Origins and Significance in Vietnamese Spiritual Life

Explore the origins, official date, and profound meaning of Vesak (the 15th day of the 4th lunar month) in the spiritual and cultural life of Vietnamese people.

Regional comparison

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

Explore the fascinating differences in how Northern, Central and Southern Vietnam celebrate the Doan Ngo Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month), from offerings, rituals to folk beliefs.

Festival customs

Vu Lan Festival: The Season of Filial Piety and the Rose-Pinning Ceremony

Learn about the Buddhist origins of Vu Lan on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, the legend of Mục Kiền Liên, filial piety, and the rose-pinning ceremony.

Festival customs

Tết Đoan Ngọ: The 5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month "Killing Summer Bugs" Festival

Discover the origins of Tết Đoan Ngọ on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, the "killing summer bugs" custom, and the meaning of glutinous rice wine, ash-lye cakes and regional traditions.

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.

Folk divination

Choosing Auspicious Days for Weddings and Groundbreaking: The Vietnamese Custom of Selecting Lucky Dates

Explore the cultural basis and methods of choosing auspicious days for weddings and groundbreaking in Vietnam: Huang Dao, Zhi, lucky hours, and practical application.