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Knowledge › Vietnam › 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.

Updated 4 Aug 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Life-cycle rites

What Are the Life-Cycle Rituals of Vietnamese People?

Vietnamese life-cycle rituals mark birth, coming of age, marriage, death and remembrance, with ceremonies shared by many ethnic groups.

Updated 10 Sept 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 › Folk taboos

Folk Taboos During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Explore common Vietnamese folk taboos during pregnancy and postpartum, explaining their origins and modern scientific perspectives.

Updated 13 Jun 2026Culture and belief