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What is the purpose of the Hạn Khuống festival?
Hạn Khuống is a bamboo platform erected after the harvest for young Thái men and women to exchange antiphonal courtship songs, get to know one another through khắp báo xao verses, and preserve traditional folk song.
From the article “Beliefs and Festivals of the Thái People in Northwest Vietnam: Xên Bản Xên Mường and Hạn Khuống”
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Start2026 Yearly Star and Tam Tai
Your 2026 on one page: ruling star, Tam Tai, work, money and love.
House-building year check
Whether a building year hits Kim Lâu, Hoang Ốc or Tam Tai.
Yearly star (Nine Luminaries) & Tam Tai
This year's ruling star and Tam Tai check, by birth year and gender.
New Year first-footer check
Find a well-matched first visitor for Tết, with birth years and reasons.
Beliefs and Festivals of the Thái People in Northwest Vietnam: Xên Bản Xên Mường and Hạn Khuống
The Thái of Vietnam's Northwest follow animist beliefs with guardian spirits and hold the Xên Bản Xên Mường rites and Hạn Khuống festival.
How Are Tieu Han and Nguyet Han Placed, and How Do They Differ from Dai Han and Luu Nien?
Tieu han is placed by the trine group of the birth year branch, nguyet han by birth month and hour, with notes on where Tử Vi schools differ.
Nàng Han - Legendary Female Heroine in the Beliefs of the White Thai People
Nàng Han, the White Thai heroine who disguised herself as a man to lead 16 Thai regions against invaders, is honored in a festival each lunar year.
The Hoa (also called Han) ethnic group: residence, language, worship customs, and main festivals
The Hoa (Han) are one of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups: where they live, their language, ancestor worship customs, and festivals like Tết Nguyên tieu.
What Is Đại Hàn, When Does It Begin, and What Customs Are Observed?
Đại Hàn is the last of the 24 solar terms, at solar longitude 300 degrees and lasting about 15 days. Here its calculation, customs, and meaning are explained.
What Are the Eight Hạn in a Year, and Where Do They Come From?
The eight hạn of folk belief: Huỳnh Tuyền, Tam Kheo, Ngũ Mộ, Thiên Tinh, Toán Tận, Thiên La, Địa Võng, Diêm Vương. Which books record them, how they differ.
The Character Minh 明 in Han Characters and the Yin Yang Philosophy of Sun and Moon
Minh 明 is written with Sun and Moon and means brightness. What the Shuowen Jiezi records about it, and how the I Ching links sun, moon and light.
What Is Hàn Lộ Solar Term, When Does It Begin, and What Customs Does It Have?
Hàn Lộ is the 17th of the 24 solar terms, beginning around October 8 when the Sun reaches 195 degrees. Learn its meaning and customs.
What Is Tiểu Hàn (Minor Cold)? When Does It Begin and What Customs Come With It?
Tiểu Hàn is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms, at solar longitude 285 degrees. It starts on January 5 or 6, opens the Sửu month and lasts about 14.7 days.
Do Directors Aged 49 to 53 Invest Less? The Tuoi Han Belief and Business Decisions in Vietnamese Firms
A 2024 study of Vietnamese firms links lower fixed asset investment to directors aged 49 to 53, the tuoi han years. The effect is larger in small firms.
Han dynasty Yijing studies: how do Jing Fang's image-number methods differ from Wang Bi's meaning-principle approach?
Han Yijing studies by Meng Xi, Jiao Yanshou and Jing Fang used image-number; how does this differ from Wang Bi's meaning-principle reading.
Eyebrow Shapes in Face Reading: Quan Công, La Hán, Tiger Brow, Sword Brow, Willow Leaf and Sparse Eyebrows
A look at eyebrow shapes in Vietnamese face reading: Quan Công, La Hán, tiger brow, sword brow, willow leaf, sparse brows, brow bone and key cautions.
How Do Âm Nam, Dương Nam, Âm Nữ, and Dương Nữ in Tử Vi Affect the Direction of the Đại Hạn?
Yin Male, Yang Male, Yin Female, Yang Female: the Yin Yang of the birth year sets whether Đại Hạn runs forward or backward in a Tử Vi chart.
What Are Relief Stars and Fate-Mitigating Stars in Vietnamese Astrology, and Their Real Limits
Learn what relief stars and fate-mitigating stars are in Vietnamese astrology, their origins, and their real limits from Buddhist and cultural perspectives.
Saju: Korean Four Pillars Astrology: Origins, Calculation, and Its Place in Korean Life
Saju is Korea's Four Pillars astrology, rooted in Chinese Bazi but with its own interpretive tradition, still used for marriage and career choices.
In What Order Do You Read a Tử Vi Chart? Mệnh, Thân, Cục, Stars and Periods
How Vietnamese Tử Vi books order a chart reading: Mệnh and Thân first, then Cục, the major stars, the palaces in aspect, auxiliary stars and the periods.
What is the Then practice of the Tày, Nùng and Thái peoples: Then masters, cầu an and giải hạn ceremonies, and the đàn tính lute according to the UNESCO dossier
Under Vietnam's 2019 UNESCO dossier, Then is a Tày, Nùng and Thái ritual led by Then masters, with cầu an and giải hạn rites, songs and the đàn tính lute.
Banh Troi and Banh Chay: The Culinary Soul of Cold Foods Festival on the 3rd Day of the 3rd Lunar Month
Banh Troi and Banh Chay mark Vietnam's Cold Foods Festival on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, a localized day of honoring ancestors with these cakes.
How Korean Mudang and Vietnamese Spirit Mediumship Differ and Overlap
Comparing the kut rite of Korean mudang with Vietnamese hau dong: practitioners, clients, music, dress, and how both adapted to the market economy.
What Is Tang Môn in Tử Vi, and How Does It Affect Fortune Periods?
Tang Môn in Tử Vi belongs to the Thái Tuế ring, governing sorrow, loss, and mourning. Its placement, meaning when holding Mệnh.
What Are Thiên Thương and Thiên Sứ in Tử Vi and Their Meaning in Fortune Periods
Thiên Thương sits in the Nô Bộc palace and Thiên Sứ in Tật Ách. Placement, elements and how four Vietnamese Tử Vi books read them in fortune periods.
The Dhammapada: Where the Pali and Chinese Canon Versions Differ
The Dhammapada has two main recensions: the Pali text of 26 chapters and 423 verses, and the Chinese Faju jing of 39 chapters. Where they differ.
Bad Luck in Vietnamese Astrology: Warning Sign or Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?
A Buddhist and psychological analysis of bad luck in Vietnamese astrology, helping you understand without fear and take proactive control of your life.
Star-Offering Rituals for Averting Misfortune: Why Do Hanoians Attend, and What Do They Believe?
Hanoi field research shows sao giai han attendees span many ages and jobs, drawn by belief in inauspicious stars and peace of mind.
Thái Nguyên International Tea Festival 2026: Dates, Venue, the Theme 'Thái Nguyên, First Among Famous Teas' and Main Activities
The Thái Nguyên International Tea Festival 2026 runs 30 October to 7 November at Võ Nguyên Giáp Square, themed 'Thái Nguyên, First Among Famous Teas'.
Thái Âm Star in the Nine Luminaries: Meaning, Worship Rituals, and What to Know
The Thái Âm star is one of the three auspicious stars in the Nine Luminaries, tied to career and love. A monthly ritual on the 26th lunar day may help.
Cold Food Festival on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month: Why Vietnamese people offer bánh trôi, bánh chay despite not abstaining from fire like the original legend
The Cold Food Festival on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month became a Vietnamese day for offering bánh trôi and bánh chay to ancestors.
Tết Sử Giề Pà of the Bố Y in Lào Cai: Rituals, Offerings and Meaning
Sử Giề Pà, the buffalo thanksgiving of the Bố Y in Lào Cai, falls on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month, with a shared offering tray for the village.
Star Worship and Misfortune Resolution at the Start of the Year: Origins, Cultural Significance, and a Buddhist Perspective
Vietnamese star worship and misfortune resolution (dâng sao giải hạn) at lunar new year: its Taoist origins, cultural meaning, and a Buddhist view.
Can Tarot "Predict" the Future? A Perspective on the Limits of a Reflective Tool
Can Tarot truly predict the future, or is it a mirror reflecting the mind? A look at the limits of the 78-card deck and the introspection it depends on.
Hexagram Heaven and Earth Pi (No. 12, 否, ䷋): Why Heaven Above Earth Below Means Stagnation, the Exact Opposite of Tai
Hexagram Heaven and Earth Pi (No. 12) puts Qian above Kun, so the two qi never meet and stagnation follows, the exact opposite of Tai.
Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026 "Hanoi Autumn, A Journey of Emotions": Dates 16-18 October, Thống Nhất Park, 9 Experience Spaces
The Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026 runs 16-18 October at Thống Nhất Park, with 9 spaces covering heritage, craft villages, cuisine and international exchange.
What Is a Great Limit in Vietnamese Astrology, Which Palace Does It Start From, Which Direction Does It Move, and at What Age Does It Begin?
A great limit in Tu Vi is a ten-year span that starts from the Menh palace. Dương Nam and Âm Nữ move clockwise, Âm Nam and Dương Nữ move counterclockwise.
Annual Fortune in Tử Vi: Concept, Calculation Basis, and Points Where Schools Disagree
Annual fortune in Tử Vi is a short-term layer read by superimposing a time cycle onto the natal chart. See its calculation basis and where schools disagree.
What Does Hexagram 34, Lei Tian Da Zhuang (Great Power), Say About Great Strength and Its Limits?
Hexagram 34, Lei Tian Da Zhuang, covers great strength and its limits, with its structure, Judgment, six line texts and lessons on conduct.
Is an Online Bát Tự Chart Accurate and Should You Use It? How to Check and the Limits You Need to Know
Online Bát Tự charts build fast, but accuracy hinges on birth hour data, time zone, and solar terms. Know when to trust them and when a reader must verify.
Checking Today's Good and Bad Days by the Lunar Calendar: Principles, How to Look It Up, and the Limits of Date Selection
Xem ngày tốt xấu hôm nay theo lịch âm dựa trên can chi, trực, sao và giờ hoàng đạo. Bài giải thích nguyên lý, cách tra và giới hạn của việc chọn ngày.
Lồng Tồng Festival of the Tay People: The First Plowing Ceremony and Cultural Values
Lồng Tồng, the Tay people's first plowing festival of spring, features rites to the Agriculture God and folk games wishing for a good year.
Tày Beliefs and Festivals: Then Singing, the Tính Lute, and the Lồng Tồng Festival
The Tày of Cao Bằng, Lạng Sơn and Tuyên Quang keep Then singing, the tính lute, and the Lồng Tồng festival, a heritage UNESCO inscribed in 2019.
Kate Festival: The Grandest Celebration of the Year for the Cham Brahmin People
The Kate Festival is the Cham Brahmin New Year in Ninh Thuận, held in the 7th Cham month to honor deities, kings and ancestors.
First-Furrow Festivals of the New Year: Lồng Tồng of the Tày, Highland First-Furrow Festivals, and the Kinh Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Lồng Tồng of the Tày, highland first-furrow festivals, and the Kinh tịch điền rite compared: who organizes each and how the core rite differs.
How Is the Hà Nhì Rainy Season Festival Dế Khù Chà Celebrated?
Dế Khù Chà, the rainy-season Tết of the Hà Nhì: soul-calling rites, glutinous rice cakes, swings and prayers for rain; each village picks its own day.
Hàn Mặc Tử
Romantic poet, author of the poem 'Đây thôn Vĩ Dạ'
Lưu Esther (Esther Lưu, tên Hàn: 류에스더)
Korean-born singer, actress, and TV host active in the Vietnamese entertainment industry