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Tự Long

People's Artist, cheo theatre and comedy performer, associated with Tao Quan and the Army Cheo Theatre

Knowledge articles (39)

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.

Historical figures

Chu Dong Tu - Tien Dung: A Legend of Love and One of Vietnam's Four Immortal Saints

Explore the legend of Chu Dong Tu - Tien Dung, a love story transcending class, their path to deification, and their place among the Four Immortals with notable festivals.

Feng shui

Long and Long Mach in Ngũ Quyết Phong Thủy Loan Đầu: From Legend to Geographic Principle

Explore the concept of Long and Long Mach in Loan Dau Feng Shui and Ngũ Quyết: origins, classifications, identification, and practical applications.

Folk belief

The Mother Goddess Worship of Tam Phu and the Hau Dong Ritual in Vietnamese Spiritual Life

Explore the origins, divine pantheon, humanistic values, and the distinctive Hau Dong ritual of the Mother Goddess Worship of Tam Phu, an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.

Glossary

What is Hầu đồng?

Hầu đồng (also lên đồng, hầu bóng) is the central ritual of Mother Goddess worship in Vietnam, in which a medium incarnates the spirits of the Four Palaces through a series of 'giá đồng', with dances and offerings to seek health, fortune, and thanksgiving.

Folk belief

What Is Hầu Đồng? The Central Ritual of Đạo Mẫu

Hầu đồng is the spirit mediumship ritual at the heart of Đạo Mẫu, believed to channel the deities of the Tứ Phủ. Learn its meaning, structure, chầu văn music, and artistic significance.

Folk belief

Đạo Mẫu – Vietnamese Mother Goddess Worship (Tam Phủ / Tứ Phủ)

Đạo Mẫu is Vietnam's indigenous Mother Goddess religion, honoring female deities of Heaven, Earth, Water and Mountains, inscribed by UNESCO in 2016. Explore its origins, pantheon and rituals.

Historical figures

Saint Mother Lieu Hanh: The Only Female Saint in the Four Immortals and the Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Realms

Discover the legend of the three descents to earth of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, the only female saint in the Four Immortals, along with her central role in the Mother Goddess worship of the Three Realms and the cultural heritage of Phu Day.

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.

Feng shui

Home Office Feng Shui , Principles for an Auspicious Layout

Explore home office feng shui principles: desk placement, sitting direction, colors, lighting, and remedies to boost focus, creativity, and work performance.

Feng shui stones

Feng Shui Crystals by Five Element: Choosing Stone Colors That Match Your Element

A guide to choosing feng shui crystals by Five Element: which stone colors suit Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, and how the generating cycle boosts their energy.

Tarot

Queen of Pentacles Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Queen of Pentacles Tarot card: fertility, nurturing, and connection with the material world.

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.

Feng shui stones

Gemstones for Gemini: Meaning and How to Choose

Discover gemstones suited for Gemini based on Western astrology, their meanings, and how to choose stones that align with your zodiac sign.

Tarot

Queen of Swords Tarot Card - Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Queen of Swords Tarot card: intellect, truth, independence, and lessons on personal boundaries.

Historical figures

Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival - A Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival in detail: its historical origins, distinctive rituals, cultural values, and journey to becoming an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.

Zodiac animals

The Chinese Zodiac , Meanings of the 12 Animals in Eastern Culture

Explore the symbolic meanings, origins in the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, and characteristic personalities of the 12 zodiac animals in Eastern culture, from Rat to Pig.

Traditional festivals

Nghinh Ong Song Doc Festival - The Largest Sea Festival in Ca Mau

Discover the Nghinh Ong Song Doc Festival, the largest sea festival in Ca Mau with the sacred whale procession ritual, reflecting the whale worship belief of fishermen in the Western Sea region.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare the New Year's Eve Offering Tray (Tet) According to Customs

A detailed guide on preparing offerings, arranging the outdoor and indoor New Year's Eve trays following Vietnamese customs, with safety notes and regional differences.

Folk belief

The Origins of the Worship of Thần Tài - Ông Địa in Vietnamese Culture

Discover the origins, meanings, and transformations of the worship of Thần Tài (God of Wealth) and Ông Địa (Earth God) in Vietnamese culture, from agricultural beliefs to the market economy.

Glossary

What is Đạo Mẫu?

Dao Mau is an indigenous folk belief of the Vietnamese people, worshipping Holy Mothers and female deities who govern the realms of the universe according to the Three Palaces or Four Palaces system.

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.

Feng shui

Living Room Feng Shui , Principles for Harmonious Arrangement

In-depth guide to living room feng shui: sofa placement, pathways, lighting, plants, five-element colors, and art/mirror placement to attract wealth and positive energy.

Tarot

The World Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of The World card in Tarot: the dance of life, completion, and new beginnings.

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.

Feng shui

Five Elements in Practice: Choosing Lucky Colors for Your Destiny

Discover how to apply the Five Elements theory to choose interior colors and clothing that match your destiny, balancing energy and supporting life. Detailed guide on generating and overcoming cycles.

Feng shui

Five Elements Application: Choosing a Car That Matches Your Destiny

Guide to choosing car color and direction based on the Five Elements and your destiny, using the principles of mutual generation and control to balance energy and enhance luck while driving.

Numerology

Moc Duc Star in Nine Luminaries: Meaning in Folk Belief

Discover Moc Duc star, one of the three lucky stars in Nine Luminaries: its influence, worship ritual, best time, and notes for men and women.

Feng shui

Home Feng Shui , Basic Arrangement Principles

Explore basic home feng shui principles: eight mansions, five elements, sofa placement, lighting, plants, and remedies to create a harmonious, positive living space.

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.

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.

I Ching

Heavenly Stem Xin , Yin Yang Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching

Explore Heavenly Stem Xin: Yin Metal, sharp and refined nature, role in the I Ching, generating and overcoming relationships, and application.

Regional comparison

Comparing the Kitchen Gods worship customs across regions

Explore the fascinating differences in the Kitchen Gods worship customs on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month among the North, Central, and South regions of Vietnam, from timing and offerings to distinctive rituals.

I Ching

The Xun Trigram in the Eight Trigrams , Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the Xun trigram (☴) - one of the eight fundamental trigrams: its symbolism of wind, penetration, flexibility, and its role in forming the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching.

Feng shui

Feng Shui for Northeast-Facing Houses: Which Elements Match and What to Note

Explore the feng shui meaning of the northeast-facing house (Gen trigram), how to determine compatible elements, layout principles, and key notes to balance energy, supporting knowledge and career.

Folk belief

Village Guardian Deity Worship (Thành Hoàng) in Vietnamese Culture

Thành Hoàng is the tutelary deity protecting each Vietnamese village, worshipped at the communal đình. Learn its origins, deity types, royal decrees, and the đình's role in community life.

Folk divination

Kieu Fortune Telling at Tet: When the Tale of Kieu Becomes a Message of New Year Luck

Discover the tradition of Kieu fortune telling during Tet, a unique cultural beauty of the Vietnamese people. Learn about its origins, methods, and why the Tale of Kieu is seen as a message of luck for the new year.

Feng shui

Feng Shui for South-Facing Houses , Which Elements Match, What to Note

Discover the feng shui significance of south-facing houses, which element groups match this direction, and key considerations for arranging furniture, colors, and living spaces to attract positive energy.

Traditional crafts

Tra Dong Ancient Bronze Casting Village - A Thousand-Year Vietnamese Soul

Explore Tra Dong bronze casting village (Thanh Hoa), over 1,000 years old, from clay mold making secrets and alloy blending to iconic works and the journey of preserving a national intangible cultural heritage.