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Traditional crafts

Van Trai Thuong Traditional Incense Village - Fragrance from Herbs

Discover Van Trai Thuong incense village (Hung Yen) with the secret of making incense from natural herbs, meticulous craftsmanship, and the cultural-spiritual value of this traditional craft.

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.

Traditional crafts

Van Phuc Silk Weaving Village: 10 Centuries of Brand Excellence

Discover the 1,000-year history, craft secrets, milestones, and sustainable development strategies of Van Phuc silk weaving village (Ha Dong, Hanoi), a cultural and economic icon of Vietnam.

Glossary

What is Trải bài?

A spread is a predefined layout of Tarot cards in which each position carries its own meaning to help interpret a question.

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.

Tarot

The Celtic Cross Tarot Spread: Layout and Meaning of Each Position

Explore the Celtic Cross Tarot spread, one of the most popular and insightful Tarot layouts. Learn how to lay out 10 cards and the detailed meaning of each position for a comprehensive view of any issue.

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.

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.

Tet customs

Choosing a First-Foot Visitor by Age Compatibility: Folk Practice, Common Taboos, and the Limits of That Approach

A practical guide to choosing a first-foot visitor by age compatibility: folk criteria, offerings, step-by-step practice, taboos, and the limits to keep in mind.

Vietnamese astrology

Van Khuc Star: One of the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu

Discover the Van Khuc star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: its meaning, characteristics, position in palaces, and influence on wisdom, education, and literary talent.

Traditional festivals

Tria Lua (Seed Planting) Festival Worshipping the Rice God of the Bru-Van Kieu People

Discover the Tria Lua (seed planting) festival of the Bru-Van Kieu people in Quang Binh, an agricultural ritual worshipping the rice god and praying for a bountiful harvest with unique ceremonies.

Numerology

Van Hon Star in the Nine Luminaries: Meaning and Remedies in Folk Belief

Explore the Van Hon (Van Han) star in the Nine Luminaries: characteristics, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, impacts on men and women, and proper rituals for mitigation.

Tarot

New Year Tarot Spreads: Layouts and Position Meanings

Explore popular New Year Tarot spreads, from 12-month layouts to themed spreads, with detailed meanings for each position and how to read cards healthily without superstition.

Tarot

One-Card Tarot Spread (Daily Draw): How to Do It and Position Meanings

Explore the one-card Tarot spread: a guide to the daily draw, position meanings, interpreting upright and reversed cards, and healthy practice tips.

Historical figures

Chu Van An (born 1292): The Teacher of All Generations and the Temple on Phoenix Mountain

Explore the life, career and character of Chu Van An, the greatest teacher in Vietnamese educational history, along with the architecture and spiritual value of his temple on Phoenix Mountain, Hai Duong.

Tarot

Three-Card Tarot Spread (Past - Present - Future): How to Do It and the Meaning of Each Position

Explore the most popular 3-card Tarot spread: how to shuffle, draw cards, the detailed meaning of each past, present, future position, and how to read them together.

Tarot

The V-Shaped Spread (Love - Relationship) in Tarot: How to Lay It Out and the Meaning of Each Position

An in-depth guide to the V-shaped Tarot spread for love and relationships, exploring each position's meaning and how to interpret it effectively.

Vietnamese astrology

Van Xuong Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: Meaning, Position and Influence on Wisdom and Academic Success

Discover the Van Xuong star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: origin, nature, favorable and unfavorable positions, and its significance for intelligence, examinations, and career. An in-depth, objective analysis to help you understand one of the most important Six Auspicious Stars.

Numerology

Life Path Number 5: Freedom, Adventure, and the Hunger for Experience

Discover the meaning of Life Path Number 5 in numerology: a freedom-loving, adaptable personality, ideal careers, and how to build lasting love as a Number 5.

Tarot

How to Read a Basic 3-Card Tarot Spread: Past – Present – Future

An in-depth guide to reading the most common 3-card Tarot spread – Past, Present, Future. Learn the meaning of each position, how to synthesize the cards, and advanced variations.

Tarot

Common Tarot Spreads: One-Card Draw, Three-Card Spread, and the Celtic Cross

Learn the three most popular Tarot spreads: the daily one-card draw, the Past-Present-Future three-card spread, and the in-depth 10-card Celtic Cross.

Physiognomy

Dong Nhac (Left Cheekbone) in the Five Peaks: Position and Meaning on the Face

Explore the position, characteristics, and physiognomic meaning of Dong Nhac (left cheekbone) in the Five Peaks system of Eastern physiognomy.

Traditional food

Meanings of Each Fruit in the Five-Fruit Tray for Tet

Explore the symbolic meanings of each fruit in the Tet five-fruit tray, from bananas, pomelos, papayas to mangoes, coconuts, and the regional differences between North and South Vietnam.

Tet and seasonal rites

Calligraphy for the New Year at the Temple of Literature: the beautiful cultural tradition of the calligrapher during Tet

Discover the meaning, history, and experience of asking for calligraphy at the Temple of Literature, a beautiful cultural tradition honoring knowledge during the Vietnamese New Year.

Tarot

The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore in-depth the Wheel of Fortune Tarot card: historical origins, complex symbolism on the Rider-Waite card, upright and reversed meanings in spreads, and its connection to Eastern philosophy.

Traditional crafts

Dong Ho Folk Paintings: From Woodcut Blocks to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Tet

Discover the craft of Dong Ho painting, from woodblock printing and natural color-making to its UNESCO recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

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.

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.

The twelve zodiac animals

Year of the Horse (Ngọ): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny

Explore the meaning of the Horse (Ngọ) in Vietnamese zodiac: personality traits, Fire element, the Dần-Ngọ-Tuất harmony trio, the Tý-Ngọ-Mão-Dậu clash group, and Horse birth years.

Feng shui

Office Feng Shui , Basic Principles

Explore basic feng shui principles for office workspaces: desk placement, sitting direction, colors, lighting and spatial arrangement to boost focus, creativity and career luck.

Feng shui

Four Green Star (Tứ Lục / Văn Xương) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings and Detailed Applications

An in-depth look at the Four Green Star (Wen Chang) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: its origins, mechanisms, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, influence by palace, remedies, and practical feng shui applications.

Traditional food

Foods to Avoid at the Beginning of the New Year According to Folk Beliefs

Explore foods often avoided at the start of the new year according to Vietnamese folk beliefs, along with explanations of their origins and cultural perspectives.

Life-cycle rites

Coming-of-Age and Longevity Celebrations in Vietnamese Culture

An overview of Vietnamese coming-of-age customs and longevity celebrations at ages 60, 70, 80, and 90, honoring elders and filial devotion within the family.

Traditional festivals

Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival - A Cultural Symbol of the Northwest

Explore the Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival, a unique cultural event recreating traditional rituals of Northwest ethnic groups like Thai, Mong, Dao, and Ha Nhi. The article analyzes the festival's symbolic meaning and special activities.

Traditional festivals

Giong Festival (Hanoi) , UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Discover Giong Festival at Soc Temple and Phu Dong Temple, Hanoi: its origins, unique rituals, historical values, and the journey to become UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Folk belief

Fertility Worship in Traditional Vietnamese Culture

Fertility worship reflects ancient Vietnamese agricultural culture's hope for abundance and continuity, expressed through Linga–Yoni symbols, the Trò Trám festival, and Central Highlands grave-house carvings.