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Is the buffalo celebration related to the worship of deities?

Yes. In the Khoan vai rite, the household head prays to the deities to protect the buffalo herd and makes offerings to ancestors and the local earth god. This is a rite with elements of the folk beliefs of the Tày and Nùng.

From the article “What is the meaning of the buffalo celebration on the 6th day of the 6th lunar month among the Tày and Nùng peoples?”

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Traditional wedding customs of the Co Tu people

Co Tu weddings follow a strict process from the Ganoo proposal to the Zum ceremony, with buffalo dowries, lyrical chanting and communal dancing.

Updated 13 Sept 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Traditional festivals

What Types of Traditional Festivals Are There in Vietnam?

An overview of traditional Vietnamese festivals: agricultural, religious, commemorative, and ethnic festivals. Classification, meaning, and cultural value.

Updated 10 Sept 2026Culture and belief
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The Gong Culture Space of the Central Highlands

UNESCO recognized the Gong Culture Space of the Central Highlands in 2005. Gongs shape the spiritual life of the Ê Đê, Ba Na and Gia Rai.

Updated 27 Jul 2026Culture and belief
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What is Lục Thập Hoa Giáp?

The Sixty Jiazi is a cycle of 60 sexagenary combinations of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches used to number years, months, days and hours.

Updated 12 Sept 2026Calendar and astronomy
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Unique marriage customs of the Ba Na people

Ba Na weddings in Gia Lai feature alternating residence between both families and a wedding night spent awake keeping the flame alive.

Updated 13 Sept 2026Culture and belief
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Lung Tung Festival (Going to the Field) of the Thai People

Explore the Lung Tung Festival of the Thai people in the Northwest: origins, the Nang Han ritual, agricultural significance, and festive activities.

Updated 13 Sept 2026Culture and belief
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