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Historical figures

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

Explore the Trung Sisters' uprising of 40 AD, its causes, course, and great historical significance. Learn about Hat Mon Temple, the main worship site, and the cultural and architectural values of this special national relic.

Festival customs

Mid-Autumn Festival: Origins, Mooncakes and Vietnam's Children's Festival

Explore the origins of Vietnam's Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, the meaning of mooncakes, lanterns, lion dances and its role as the children's festival.

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.

Regional comparison

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

Explore the differences in Mid-Autumn Festival customs across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam: from the refined elegance of the North, the vibrant festival atmosphere of the Central region, to the warm sentimentality of the South.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Rice Festival (Khu Su Cha): The Ha Nhi People's Thanksgiving to Ancestors

Explore the Khu Su Cha or New Rice Festival of the Ha Nhi people in Vietnam's far west: ancestor worship rituals, pig liver divination, traditional cakes, and a warm atmosphere of reunion at the border.

Vietnamese commemorative days

International Children's Day June 1: Origin and Meaning

Discover the origin of International Children's Day on June 1 from the Lidice and Oradour tragedies, along with its meaning and how Vietnam has maintained this day over the years.

Feng shui

The Second Black Star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings

Explore the Second Black Star (Ju Men) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: its origins, five-element characteristics, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, remedies, and practical applications in daily life.

Tet and seasonal rites

Xip Xi Festival - the Children's Tet of the White Thai People

Discover the Xip Xi Tet of the White Thai people in the Northwest of Vietnam, a traditional festival for children with rituals to worship spirits, ward off diseases, and distinctive dishes.

Astrology

Fire and Water Element Compatibility in Astrology: When Heat Meets Emotion

Explore the compatibility between Fire and Water elements in astrology: strengths, challenges, and how to harmonize them for a lasting relationship.

Folk divination

Dream interpretation in Vietnamese folklore: from traditional beliefs to a scientific perspective

Explore dream interpretation in Vietnamese folklore, from spiritual omens to how modern science explains dreams.

Folk taboos

How to Calculate Hoang Ốc for House-Building: the Six Positions Explained

A step-by-step guide to the Hoang Ốc count used before building a house in Vietnam: the six positions, the traditional tens-then-units method, a full lookup table for ages 10 to 75, and why the digit-sum shortcut gives the same answer.

I Ching

Decoding Hexagram 19 (Lin) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure of Hexagram 19 (Lin) in the I Ching: the meaning of its lines, the interaction between Earth and Lake, and practical lessons on leadership, nurturing, and sustainable growth.

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.

Glossary

What is Ngũ Quan?

Ngu Quan (五官) refers to the five facial features, namely the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and eyebrows, used in Eastern physiognomy to observe and infer a person's character and destiny.

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.

I Ching

Decoding the Hexagram Heaven and Fire, Tong Ren (Union of Men) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure of the hexagram Heaven and Fire, Tong Ren (Union of Men) (Hexagram 13) in the I Ching, the meaning of harmony and cooperation, and practical lessons when applying this hexagram in life and work.

Tet and seasonal rites

The Unique Early Tet Custom of the Si La People

Discover the unique early Tet custom of the Si La people in Lai Châu: timing based on harvest, pig slaughtering rituals, ancestor worship, and distinctive cultural features.

Glossary

What is Huyền Không Phi Tinh?

Xuan Kong Flying Stars is a school of feng shui that uses the nine stars flying through time and directions to assess auspiciousness for dwellings and graves.

Glossary

What is Hào?

A yao (爻) is the basic unit composing a hexagram in the I Ching, consisting of two line types, yin and yang, with six yao arranged from bottom to top forming one hexagram.

Life-cycle rites

The Cúng Mụ Rite and the Belief in the 12 Midwife Goddesses

Explore the origin and role of the 12 Bà Mụ in Vietnamese folk belief, female deities believed to shape a newborn's body and bestow blessings.

I Ching

Hexagram Mountain over Water (Meng) in the I Ching: The Origin and Meaning of Innocence

Explore Hexagram 4 (Mountain over Water) in the I Ching: its origin from the combination of Water (Kan) and Mountain (Gen), the meaning of innocence, the stage of enlightenment, and guidance on how to act when facing immaturity and ignorance.

I Ching

The Self Line and the Response Line in Six-Line Divination: Who Is You, Who Is the Other, and Why Their Positions Shape the Whole Reading

The Self Line marks the querent, the Response Line marks the other party in Liu Yao. Their positions decide how the whole hexagram is assigned and read.

Feng shui

Tam Bich Star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings and How to Resolve

Explore the Tam Bich star (Zhen Mu) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: its origins, five-element traits, auspicious and inauspicious meanings when flying, key combinations, and effective remedies.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Ho Chi Minh's Birthday, May 19

Ho Chi Minh's birthday, May 19, 1890, and memorable celebrations over the years, from the first public announcement in 1946 to his Testament in 1965.

I Ching

Hexagram Fire and Thunder, Biting Through - Meaning and Application in the I Ching

Explore Hexagram 21 (Fire and Thunder, Biting Through) in the I Ching: its image, meaning regarding law and overcoming obstacles, and how to apply its advice to work, relationships, and important decisions.

I Ching

Hexagram 26: Shan Tian Da Xu (Great Accumulation) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching

Explore Hexagram 26 (Shan Tian Da Xu) in the I Ching: its symbolism, judgment, the meaning of inner accumulation, and practical applications in work and life.

Feng shui

The Seven Red Star (Thất Xích) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings

Explore the Seven Red Star (Phá Quân) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: its origins, five-element nature, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, remedies, and practical feng shui applications.

I Ching

Decoding Hexagram 16 Yu (Thunder over Earth) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore Hexagram 16 Yu (Thunder over Earth) in the I Ching: its structure, the meaning of each line, and profound lessons on preparation, humility, and leadership.

Western astrology

Sagittarius: Personality, Love and Career

Explore Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21): ruled by Jupiter, a Fire sign known for adventure and optimism. Discover its love life, career fit, and most/least compatible zodiac signs.

Feng shui

The Nine Purple Star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings and How to Resolve Them

Explore the Nine Purple Star (Cửu Tử Hữu Tinh) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: its five element characteristics, auspicious and inauspicious meanings by palace, periods, and effective remedies.

BaZi

The Twelve Stages of Growth in Bát Tự: A Life-Cycle Model of Rise and Decline

An explanation of the Twelve Stages of Growth (Trường Sinh cycle) in Bát Tự, from Birth through Nurture, used to measure the strength of a Heavenly Stem across the twelve Earthly Branches.

Feng shui

Six White Star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings and Remedies

Explore the Six White Star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars in detail: its origin, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, influences by palace, and remedies when it brings misfortune.

I Ching

Heavenly Stem Bing: Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching

Explore Heavenly Stem Bing through the I Ching lens: Yang Fire, solar symbolism, journey from Hetu to practical application in fate analysis, personality traits, and Five Element interactions.

I Ching

Decoding the Hexagram Ze Lei Sui (Following) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure of the hexagram Ze Lei Sui (Following, #17) in the I Ching, along with profound lessons on following, leadership, and adaptation.

I Ching

Decoding the Qian Hexagram in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore the Qian hexagram, one of the best hexagrams in the I Ching, through analysis of its structure, meaning of the lines, and practical lessons on humility.