The Hre People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals
The Hre live in western Quang Ngai and An Lao in Binh Dinh, speak a Mon-Khmer language and hold the buffalo sacrifice as their largest rite.
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The Co Ho People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals
The Co Ho live mainly in Lam Dong, speak a Mon-Khmer language, follow a matrilineal system and worship Yang and Cha spirits.
What Does Vietnamese Folk Belief Encompass?
Vietnamese folk belief includes ancestor worship, deity worship, Mother Goddess religion, agricultural beliefs, and rituals of many ethnic groups.
The Worship of Ong Ta in Southern Vietnamese Folk Culture
The worship of Ong Ta, a land-protecting deity in Southern Vietnam, comes from the Khmer Neak Ta and reflects Viet-Khmer cultural exchange.
No Scientific Basis Does Not Mean Worthless: Reading Folk Belief as Cultural Heritage Rather Than as a Truth Claim
Folk belief is not science, but that does not make it worthless. The right way to read it is as cultural heritage, a symbolic language of community.
Nghe Culture: Vi and Giam Folk Singing, the Tradition of Scholarly Pursuit, and Religious Life in the Nghe Tinh Region
Nghe culture spans Nghe An and Ha Tinh, home to UNESCO-listed vi and giam folk singing and a long tradition of scholarly pursuit.
Face Mole Map in Vietnamese Folk Belief and Where Variants Disagree
A compilation of Vietnamese folk beliefs about facial moles in physiognomy, analyzing the meaning of each area and pointing out where folk variants disagree.
Khai Ha Festival - The Largest Folk Festival of the Muong People in Hoa Binh
The Khai Ha festival is the largest folk festival of the Muong people in Hoa Binh, held in the first lunar month to pray for good harvests.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Pig According to Folk Beliefs
Pig zodiac personalities in folk belief: honest, sincere and generous, but sometimes too trusting, resistant to change and vulnerable in love.
Foods to Avoid at the Beginning of the New Year According to Folk Beliefs
Duck, squid, banana, shrimp, snail and fertilized duck eggs are avoided at new year in Vietnamese folk belief, which links them to bad luck.
Bai Choi of Central Vietnam: A Tet Game and Folk Performance, How to Play, the Cards and the Ho Thai Calls
Bai Choi of Central Vietnam is a Tet game mixing folk singing with card draws, with about 30 cards and witty ho thai calls, inscribed by UNESCO in 2017.
Folk Taboos When Making Offerings on the Full Moon and First Day of the Lunar Month
Folk taboos for offerings on the Full Moon and the first day of the lunar month, from choosing fruit and flowers to the incense burner and a reverent mindset.
Hue Culture: Rituals, Mother Goddess Worship, and the Life of the Ancient Capital
Hue culture blends Nguyen dynasty court ritual with folk belief, Mother Goddess worship, and festivals like the Am Hon ceremony and Hue Nam Temple festival.
Folk Taboos During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Explore common Vietnamese folk taboos during pregnancy and postpartum, explaining their origins and modern scientific perspectives.
Moles on the Chest: Meaning in Folk Physiognomy
Chest moles in folk physiognomy: what a mole on the right or left chest, or near the heart, is said to mean for personality and love.
Hue Tet Feast: Echoes of Royal Cuisine in the Lunar New Year Meal
The Hue Tet feast blends royal essence with folk culture, shaped by a philosophy of frugality, elegance, harmony and transformation.
Moles on the Eyebrow: Meaning in Folk Physiognomy
Moles on the eyebrow carry meaning in folk physiognomy, often read as signs of luck and leadership. Position along the arch shapes the reading.
Moles on the Palm: Meaning in Folk Physiognomy
Discover the physiognomic meaning of moles on the right and left palm. This article analyzes folk beliefs about wealth, career, and destiny.
Moles on the Earlobe: Meaning in Folk Physiognomy
Moles on the earlobe in folk physiognomy: what a mole on the lobe, ear rim, or inside the ear canal is said to reveal about personality and fortune.
Folk Taboos for Groundbreaking, House Construction, and Housewarming
Vietnamese folk taboos for groundbreaking, construction and housewarming cover dates, directions and rituals, rooted in yin-yang and five elements.
Moles on the Cheekbone: Meaning in Folk Physiognomy
Cheekbone moles in folk physiognomy: what location, color, and shape suggest about personality, career, and love for men and women.
Meaning of Liuhe Mao - Tuat in Eastern Folk Beliefs
Explore the meaning of Liuhe Mao - Tuat in Eastern culture: origin, characteristics, applications in love, career, and feng shui.
Moles on Lips and Chin: Meanings in Folk Physiognomy
Moles on the lips and chin carry distinct meanings in folk physiognomy, where location, color, and size shape readings of charm, eloquence, and love.
Folk Beliefs About Taboos When a Household Has a Funeral
Folk belief holds that a funeral brings cold air affecting the living, so the sick stay away. Eastern medicine links this to yin-yang imbalance.
Thuy Dieu Star in Nine Luminaries: Meaning in Folk Belief
Explore the meaning of Thuy Dieu star in Nine Luminaries: characteristics, fortune for men and women, ritual practices, and key notes in folk belief.
Thai Bach Star in Cuu Dieu: Meaning in Folk Belief
Thai Bach is the most inauspicious star in Cuu Dieu, tied to loss and betrayal. A monthly ritual on the 15th lunar day, facing West with 8 lamps, may help.
Ghost Month, the 7th Lunar Month: Folk Taboos and Buddhist Perspectives
Ghost Month in the 7th lunar month: its origins, common folk taboos, and the Buddhist view of Vu Lan as a season of gratitude and filial piety.
Moles on the Soles of the Feet: Meaning in Folk Physiognomy
Moles on the soles of the feet carry meaning in Eastern folk physiognomy, seen as signs of a restless spirit and a fate of travel.
Moc Duc Star in Nine Luminaries: Meaning in Folk Belief
Discover Moc Duc star, one of the three lucky stars in Nine Luminaries: its influence, worship ritual, best time, and notes for men and women.
Folk taboos when opening a business: What you need to know
Vietnamese folk taboos for opening a business include choosing auspicious dates, avoiding the ghost month and holding opening rituals.
Tho Tu Star in Cuu Dieu: Meaning in Folk Beliefs
Tho Tu is one of the 9 governing stars in Cuu Dieu, classified as a neutral star. This article analyzes its meaning, influence, and the ritual to appease it.
Mo Muong and the Epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - A Folk Encyclopedia
Mo Muong, the Muong people's folk belief, and its epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' form a cultural and historical treasure proposed for UNESCO recognition.
Mole on the Back of the Neck: Meaning in Folk Physiognomy
A mole on the back of the neck points to a rich imagination and a strong inner life in folk physiognomy, and to a fate of ups and downs.
La Hau Star in the Nine Luminaries: Meaning and Folk Perspectives
Explore the La Hau star in the Nine Luminaries: characteristics, inauspicious meanings, ritual practices, and an objective view from folk beliefs.
The Meaning of the Tiger-Pig Six Harmonies in Eastern Folk Belief
The Tiger-Pig Six Harmonies pair in Eastern belief: its origins, yin-yang symbolism, and uses in marriage, business and feng shui for these two zodiac signs.
Left or Right Eye Twitching: What Does Folk Belief Say It Signals?
What folk belief says a twitching left or right eye signals: Phan Kế Bính's "máy mắt, có sự", and an old Chinese table of left and right by the hour.
Dong Ho Folk Paintings: From Woodcut Blocks to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Tet
Dong Ho folk painting, a 500-year craft in Bac Ninh, uses woodblock printing and natural colors. UNESCO listed it as heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.
Van Hon Star in the Nine Luminaries: Meaning and Remedies in Folk Belief
Van Hon in the Nine Luminaries: traits, its inauspicious meaning for men and women, and the 29th day ritual facing East.
Meaning of the Six Harmony of Dragon and Rooster in Eastern Folk Belief
The Dragon-Rooster Six Harmony pairs authority with wisdom and refinement in Eastern belief, and its role in astrology, marriage and feng shui.
The Meaning of the Six Harmony of Horse - Goat in Eastern Folk Belief
The Horse and Goat Six Harmony pair in Eastern belief: Fire generating Earth, Yin-Yang balance, and harmony in marriage and business cooperation.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Rat According to Folk Beliefs
Discover the detailed personality of people born in the Year of the Rat: intelligent, agile, and skillful in communication, yet also cunning and cautious.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Goat According to Folk Beliefs
Goat people are calm, creative and emotional, with a strong aesthetic sense. Folk belief also sees them as shy, peace-loving and quietly resilient.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Rooster According to Folk Beliefs
Rooster people in folk belief are loyal, organized and disciplined, but also proud and frank, which can strain work and love.
Long Tong Festival of the Tay People: The First Plowing Ceremony and Cultural Values
Long Tong, the Tay people's first plowing festival of spring, features rites to the Agriculture God and folk games wishing for a good year.
Red River Delta Culture: Village Life, Communal Houses, Pagodas and Worship Traditions in the Northern Delta
Red River Delta culture centres on village life, communal houses, pagodas, village gates and worship. A close look at Duong Lam, Phu Luu and Phuc Xa.
The Lự People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs, and Main Festivals
The Lự people speak a Tày-Thái language and live mainly in Lai Châu, with worship customs and festivals tied to their own calendar.
Culture of the Mekong Delta: river life, floating markets and festivals of the Cuu Long River Delta
Mekong Delta culture grew from reclaiming southern lands and life along its rivers and canals, with floating markets and over 1,230 festivals.
Tây Nguyên Culture: Gong Space, Rông House and Matrilineal System
Tây Nguyên culture centres on the gong space, the rông house and the matrilineal system. The article analyses their origins and how they are changing today.
