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Holidays and festivals all year, where they happen, with maps.

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What is Vietnamese lunar age?

Tuổi mụ is the Vietnamese lunar way of counting age: current year minus birth year, plus one, and folk calculations use this number.

Updated 12 Sept 2026Calendar and astronomy
Knowledge › Vietnam › Traditional dress

Vietnamese Ao Dai: History and Cultural Significance

The Vietnamese ao dai evolved from the 17th century xiem canh sen garment through reforms under Lord Nguyễn Phúc Khoát and King Minh Mạng.

Updated 25 Jul 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › 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.

Updated 19 Jun 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Traditional festivals

Vesak: Origins, Meaning, and the Buddha Bathing Ritual

Vesak marks the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, and its date differs between Theravada and Mahayana traditions. The bathing ritual symbolizes inner purification.

Updated 4 Sept 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Vietnamese commemorative days

International Labor Day May 1: Origin and Meaning

Learn about the origin of International Labor Day on May 1 from the 1886 Chicago workers' movement and its significance in Vietnam through the periods.

Updated 25 Jun 2026Culture and belief
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International Women's Day March 8: Origin and Meaning

Learn about the origin of International Women's Day on March 8 from the 1908 New York garment workers' movement and its meaning in honoring women worldwide.

Updated 2 Aug 2026Culture and belief
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Founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam

The founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam on February 3, 1930, when Nguyễn Ái Quốc unified three communist organizations in Hong Kong.

Updated 20 Aug 2026Culture and belief
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Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day (Oct 13): Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day on October 13 was recognized in 2004, tracing back to Ho Chi Minh's 1945 letter to the industrial and commercial sectors.

Updated 21 Jun 2026Culture and belief