Results for "Trung Thu"

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Hồng Nhung

Known as one of the divas of Vietnamese light music, associated with songs by Trinh Cong Son, Duong Thu, Tran Tien, Phu Quang, Quoc Trung, Thanh Tung.

Knowledge articles (39)

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.

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.

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.

Traditional food

Com Lang Vong - the signature autumn delicacy of Hanoi

Discover the art of making Com Lang Vong, Hanoi's renowned autumn delicacy, from the secrets of rice selection, meticulous processing to the cultural value of this refined gift.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Regional comparison

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

Discover the fascinating differences in Lunar New Year (Tet) customs across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam, from traditional dishes to unique rituals. This article offers an objective view of Vietnam's diverse cultural identity.

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

Explore the Sa Trung Tho (Sand-in-the-Earth) nayin in the Sexagenary Cycle: origin, Five Elements characteristics, and compatible or conflicting feng shui colors and objects.

Vietnamese astrology

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

Discover Sa Trung Kim (Sand Gold) – one of the 30 Na Yin in the Sexagenary Cycle. This article decodes its Five Elements meaning, personality traits, colors, and feng shui applications.

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.

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.

I Ching

The Water Thunder Hexagram Zhun in the 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching: Origins, Meaning, and Lessons for Overcoming Hardship

Explore the Water Thunder Hexagram Zhun, the 3rd hexagram of the I Ching. Discover its origins, symbolic meaning, classic text, and profound lessons on difficult beginnings and overcoming challenges to achieve success.

Human Design

The Nine Centers on a Human Design Chart: What Defined and Undefined Centers Mean

The nine Human Design centers include defined (colored) and undefined (white) centers. This article explains the mechanism, how to read a chart, and the system's limits.

Regional comparison

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

Explore the differences in everyday meals across Vietnam's three regions: flavors, ingredients, cooking methods, and the cultural and historical contexts shaping each culinary identity.

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.

Folk divination

Cold reading: The technique that makes a vague statement sound like it hits your private life

Cold reading is a psychological technique that exploits body language, double-edged statements, and the Barnum effect to turn vague statements into the feeling of being accurately read.

Regional comparison

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

Discover the differences in traditional Tet feast trays across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam – from ingredients and arrangement to the unique cultural meanings of each region.

Traditional festivals

Phu Day Festival: The Center of Mother Lieu Hanh Worship

The Phu Day Festival in Nam Dinh is the center of the Mother Goddess worship of the Three Palaces, honoring Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, with rituals of Chau Van singing, Hau Dong mediumship, and many unique folk cultural activities.

Folk belief

The Worship of Ca Ong: The Guardian Deity of Central Vietnamese Fishermen

Discover the worship of Ca Ong (whale) among central Vietnamese fishermen: its origins, rituals, tomb architecture, scientific perspectives, and maritime cultural significance.

Traditional festivals

Cau Ngu Festival: The Whale Worship Belief of Central Vietnam Fishermen

Explore the Cau Ngu festival, a beautiful belief in worshipping the Whale God among central Vietnamese fishermen, covering its origins, rituals, and cultural significance.

Enneagram

The Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 6 - The Loyalist in Enneagram

Explore the two transformation arrows of Enneagram Type 6 (The Loyalist): the integration arrow toward Type 9 and the disintegration arrow toward Type 3, along with their meanings and practical applications in life.

Enneagram

Enneagram Type 6 , The Loyalist , Traits, Strengths, and Growth Areas

Deep dive into Enneagram Type 6 (The Loyalist): core traits, core fear, strengths, weaknesses, and personal growth advice.

I Ching

Hexagram 25 (Wu Wang / Innocence) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching

Explore Hexagram 25 (Wu Wang / Innocence), the 25th hexagram of the I Ching: its image, judgment, detailed analysis and practical applications in life, career and spirituality.

Tet and seasonal rites

Thanh Minh Festival and the Distinctive Grave-Visiting Custom of the Vietnamese

Explore the Thanh Minh solar term, the origins and meaning of the Vietnamese grave-visiting custom, and its interesting differences from China's spring outings.

Tarot

Tarot 9 of Wands: Symbolism and Deep Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the 9 of Wands Tarot card: its symbolism, history, upright and reversed meanings in life areas, and practical applications.

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. A detailed regional comparison.

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. Explore its origins, historical development, and spread into Vietnam.

Psychology

Confirmation Bias: Why We Remember the Fortuneteller's Hits and Forget Every Miss

Confirmation bias explains why we remember accurate fortune-telling and forget the misses. A look at its definition, mechanisms, illusory correlation, and self-checks.

Traditional crafts

The Craft of Bronze Casting for Worship: A Century-Old Flame in Long Thuong, Y Yen, and Dai Bai

Explore the intricate craft of bronze casting for worship in Long Thuong (Hung Yen), Y Yen (Nam Dinh), and Dai Bai (Bac Ninh): history, production process, trade secrets, and modern challenges.

Folk belief

Rain-Praying Festival at the Beginning of the Year of the Cham People in Binh Thuan

Explore the rain-praying festival at the beginning of the year of the Cham people in Binh Thuan, an ancient agricultural ritual tied to deity worship, harvests, and community life.

Traditional festivals

Kate Festival of the Cham People (Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan)

Discover the Kate Festival of the Cham people in Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan: origins, rituals, cultural significance, and unique features of this traditional celebration.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Oc Thuong Tho (Upper House Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle, and its Five Elements Meaning

Explore in detail the Oc Thuong Tho (Upper House Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle: its Five Elements meaning, personality traits, and feng shui directions for people with this destiny.

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.