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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.

Historical figures

Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem (1491-1585): Cultural Celebrity and the Heritage of Vinh Bao Temple

Explore the life, career, and philosophy of Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem, along with the historical, cultural, and architectural values of the special national relic complex in Vinh Bao, Hai Phong.

Historical figures

Saint Giong - Phu Dong Thien Vuong: From the Legend of Defeating the An Invaders to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the detailed story of Saint Giong, from the myth of defeating the An invaders and his cultural symbolism among the Four Immortals to the value of the Giong Festival, honored by UNESCO.

Traditional festivals

The Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands - A Heritage of Humanity

Discover the historical depth, artistic values, and rituals of the Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands, an intangible heritage honored by UNESCO.

Historical figures

Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival - A Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival in detail: its historical origins, distinctive rituals, cultural values, and journey to becoming an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.

Ancestor worship

Hung Kings Worship - Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the Hung Kings Worship, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, through the lens of history, culture, and the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

Physiognomy

Where Does Physiognomy Come From: The History of Eastern Face Reading and Its Place in Vietnamese Culture

Explore the origins of Eastern physiognomy, its facial and palm feature systems, and the place of face reading in Vietnamese culture through The Tale of Kieu.

Historical figures

Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain: From Southern Folk Belief to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the journey of the Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain belief, from a Southern Vietnamese folk belief to being inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024.

Glossary

What is Nhân Tướng Học?

Physiognomy is the traditional Eastern practice of observing facial features, hands, and body to infer personality and destiny, serving as a reference.

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.

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.

Physiognomy

Fire Physiognomy in Face Reading: Key Identifying Traits

Explore Fire physiognomy in Chinese face reading: identifying traits through the five elements, personality, destiny, health, and love life of Fire element people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Life-cycle rites

The Hmong 'Bride Pulling' Custom: Origins, Cultural Significance, and Adjustments to Preserve a Traditional Beauty

Explore the Hmong custom of 'kéo vợ' (bride pulling): its origins, humanistic meaning, differences from kidnapping and child marriage, and necessary adjustments to preserve cultural beauty in modern society.

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.

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.

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.

Physiognomy

Physiognomy in The Tale of Kieu: What Nguyen Du Conveys Through Character Portraits

An analysis of how Nguyen Du used Eastern physiognomy to portray the personality, inner life and fate of characters in The Tale of Kieu, and the cultural value behind this technique.

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.

Vietnamese astrology

Hoa Khoa Star in the Four Transformations - its role in Zi Wei Dou Shu chart interpretation

Explore the role of Hoa Khoa in the Four Transformations of Zi Wei Dou Shu: its meaning for education, reputation, resolution, and how to interpret this star in different palaces.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Traditional crafts

Cham Bau Truc Pottery Art - UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Explore Cham Bau Truc pottery, an intangible cultural heritage inscribed by UNESCO: its origins, unique techniques, cultural values, and conservation challenges.

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.