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House-building year check

Check the three Vietnamese folk taboos for building a house (Kim Lâu, Hoang Ốc, Tam Tai) by lunar age, with the...

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Nguyễn Khuyến

Vietnamese poet and cultural figure of the early modern period, known as Tam Nguyen Yen Do and the poet of Vietnamese rural landscapes with his autumn poem series

Lê Quý Đôn

A leading encyclopedist of feudal Vietnam, author of numerous works on history, geography, literature, and philosophy

Nguyễn Đăng Quang

Chairman of Masan Group

Xuân Diệu

Romantic lyric poet, a prominent figure of the Thơ mới (New Poetry) movement, known as the 'King of Love Poetry' in Vietnamese literature

Hồ Hùng Anh

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank)

Vũ Trọng Phụng

Writer and journalist known as the 'King of investigative reportage in Tonkin', author of Số đỏ and Giông tố

Mai Kiều Liên

Longtime Chairwoman and CEO of Vinamilk

Phạm Nhật Vượng

Chairman of Vingroup

Knowledge articles (27)

Sơ đồ vòng sáu cung Hoang Ốc với ba cung tốt và ba cung xấu, đếm theo tuổi mụ
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.

So sánh phong tục thờ cúng tổ tiên giữa các vùng miền
Regional comparison

Comparing Ancestor Worship Customs Across Vietnamese Regions

Explore the differences in ancestor worship customs among Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam through offering trays, ceremonial foods, and distinctive rituals.

Hoa cúc trắng đặt trên nền trắng, trang nghiêm
Life-cycle rites

Traditional Vietnamese Funeral Customs and Their Meaning

Explore the main rites of a traditional Vietnamese funeral, from encoffining and mourning attire to burial and the 49-day rites, and their cultural meaning.

Người đàn ông chở cây đào trên phố Hà Nội ngày giáp Tết
Festival customs

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Customs and the Meaning Behind Each Ritual

A summary of traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year customs: the Kitchen Gods send-off, New Year's Eve rites, first-footing, lucky money, and their cultural meaning.

Bói toán dân gian
Folk divination

Vietnamese New Year Temple Customs of Fortune Sticks and Leaf Picking: Meanings and Proper Practices

Explore the spiritual meanings of the Vietnamese New Year customs of fortune sticks (xin xam) and leaf picking (hai loc) at temples, with detailed guidance for proper practice and preserving cultural heritage.

Bìa bài viết "Mượn tuổi làm nhà: trình tự, điều kiện và ranh giới pháp lý cần biết" thuộc chủ đề Kiêng kỵ dân gian trên Nhật Nguyệt
Folk taboos

Borrowing an Age to Build a House: the Custom, and Where It Must Stop

What age-borrowing means before building a house in Vietnam, how the stand-in is chosen, the five customary steps, and the point that matters most: the symbolic sale is ritual only and must never be carried out as a real transfer of title.

Tục ăn trầu cau - lễ vật không thể thiếu trong cưới hỏi người Việt
Life-cycle rites

The Betel and Areca Nut Custom - An Indispensable Offering in Vietnamese Weddings

Explore the cultural significance and role of betel and areca nut in Vietnamese wedding ceremonies, from legends to modern customs.

Người phụ nữ lớn tuổi mỉm cười dưới đèn lồng đỏ
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.

Bói toán dân gian
Folk divination

Practical Guide: How to Choose Auspicious Dates and Times for Weddings and Groundbreaking in Vietnamese Folk Belief

A detailed guide on choosing auspicious dates and times for weddings and groundbreaking according to Vietnamese folk customs, including a list of offerings and step-by-step instructions.

Tết Thanh Minh: Vì sao người Việt chỉ tảo mộ, không du xuân như tục gốc Trung Hoa
Tet and seasonal rites

Thanh Minh Festival: Why Vietnamese People Only Visit Ancestral Graves, Not Go on Spring Outings Like the Original Chinese Custom

Explore the origins of the Thanh Minh festival, the differences in how Vietnamese and Chinese people observe this occasion, and the spiritual and feng shui significance of grave-visiting customs.

Những điều kiêng kỵ ngày Tết theo phong tục xưa
Folk taboos

Traditional Tet Taboos and Customs for Good Luck

Explore traditional Vietnamese Tet taboos: avoiding sweeping, giving fire, breaking things... and the spiritual meanings behind these customs.

Nón lá truyền thống Việt Nam trưng bày
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.

Bìa bài viết "Cách bày mâm cúng giao thừa (Tết Nguyên Đán) đúng phong tục" thuộc chủ đề Lễ Tết trên Nhật Nguyệt
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.

Sáu cung Hoang Ốc gồm Nhất Cát, Nhì Nghi, Tam Địa Sát, Tứ Tấn Tài, Ngũ Thọ Tử và Lục Hoang Ốc
Glossary

What is Hoang Ốc?

Hoang Ốc is a Vietnamese folk taboo checked before building a house, sorting lunar age into six positions, three of which are considered unfavourable.

Thước Lỗ Ban bằng gỗ trưng bày trong bảo tàng, thấy rõ vạch chia và nhãn chữ Hán 魯班曲尺
Feng shui

The Luban Rule: Three Rules, How to Read Them, and Why Certain Sizes Recur

What the three Luban rules (52.2cm, 42.9cm, 38.8cm) measure, how their divisions work, how to read a dimension, and why certain door widths recur in Vietnamese building practice.

Chọn giờ, chọn hướng xuất hành đầu năm: Phong tục cầu may ngày mùng Một Tết
Tet and seasonal rites

Choosing Auspicious Times and Directions for the First Outing of the Year: The Lucky Customs of Tet's First Day

Discover the meaning, methods of choosing auspicious times and directions for the first outing and calligraphy of the new year in Vietnamese customs, along with taboos to note on Tet's first day.

Bảng chín số dư khi chia tuổi mụ cho 9, bốn số dư phạm Kim Lâu là 1, 3, 6 và 8
Glossary

What is Kim Lâu?

Kim Lâu is a Vietnamese folk taboo checked before building a house or marrying, found by dividing lunar age by nine: remainders of 1, 3, 6 or 8 count as affected.

Lồng đèn ông sao rực rỡ sắc màu Tết Trung Thu
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.

Bậc thang đá dẫn lên đền giữa cây xanh
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.

Thuyền trên sông giữa núi đá vôi, chùa ẩn hiện phía xa
Festival customs

Chùa Hương Festival: One of Vietnam's Largest Spring Pilgrimages

Discover the Chùa Hương Festival in Mỹ Đức, Hà Nội, opening on the 6th day of the 1st lunar month, Hương Tích Cave, the mountain-opening rite, and the famed Yến Stream pilgrimage.

Ngôi chùa sáng đèn giữa đêm, trăng tròn phía trên
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.

Cách bày mâm cúng Tất Niên cuối năm: Hướng dẫn chi tiết từng bước
Tet and seasonal rites

How to Arrange the Year-End Tat Nien Offering Tray: A Step-by-Step Guide

A detailed practical guide on preparing offerings and arranging the Year-End Tat Nien tray according to Vietnamese customs, including prayers and important notes.

Vải chín đỏ trong bát gỗ, một quả đã bóc vỏ
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.

Cách bày mâm cúng Tết Đoan Ngọ (mùng 5 tháng 5)
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.

Cá chép vàng bơi trong hồ nước trong
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.

Bánh trôi tròn trắng trong bát nước đường
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.

Pháo hoa rực rỡ trên bầu trời đêm Hà Nội
Festival customs

The Origin and Meaning Behind the Name "Tết Nguyên Đán"

Unpacking the etymology of "Tết" from "Tiết," the meaning of "Nguyên Đán," and the historical development of Vietnam's Lunar New Year, including scholarly perspectives on its origins.