Results for &quot;làng nghề Việt Nam&quot;

Centennial Incense Villages: Keeping the Spiritual Bridge of Vietnamese People Alive

Discover Vietnam's century-old incense villages, where the spiritual culture is preserved through each handmade stick, from Quang Phu Cau to Thuy Xuan.

Cao Thon Traditional Incense Village: The Cradle of Vietnam's Incense Making Craft

Discover Cao Thon incense village (Hung Yen), considered the cradle of Vietnam's traditional incense making craft with over 200 years of history, herbal blending secrets, and the intersection of handicraft and machinery.

Tra Dong Ancient Bronze Casting Village - A Thousand-Year Vietnamese Soul

Explore Tra Dong bronze casting village (Thanh Hoa), over 1,000 years old, from clay mold making secrets and alloy blending to iconic works and the journey of preserving a national intangible cultural heritage.

The Century-Old Red-Fire Bronze Casting Village of Phuong Duc in Hue

Discover Phuong Duc bronze casting village in Hue, a 400-year-old craft with exquisite products, from worship items to large bells, and the meticulous crafting process of its artisans.

The Worship of the Village Guardian Spirit (Thanh Hoang): The Soul of the Vietnamese Communal House

Explore the worship of the Village Guardian Spirit (Thanh Hoang), a distinctive feature of Vietnamese folk belief, from its origins, roles, to the rituals performed at the communal house.

What Traditional Crafts Does Vietnam Have?

An overview of Vietnam's traditional crafts: bronze casting, silk weaving, conical hats, incense making, drum making, pottery, folk paintings and craft village heritage.

The conical hat craft villages of Hue and the poem hat

Explore the traditional conical hat villages of Hue, the meticulous craft of the poem hat, and the cultural value of the conical hat in Vietnamese life.

Dai Bai bronze casting village - the cradle of bronze craft in Northern Vietnam

Discover the 1000-year history, exquisite bronze casting techniques and modern development of Dai Bai bronze casting village, Bac Ninh - the cradle of bronze craft in Northern Vietnam.

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.

The Quintessence of Ngũ Xã Bronze Casting Village in the Heart of Hanoi

Discover the quintessence of Ngũ Xã bronze casting village, Hanoi, with over 400 years of history: its formation, technical secrets behind exquisite bronze artworks, and the younger generation's efforts to preserve the craft today.

Traditional food

Com Lang Vong - the signature autumn delicacy of Hanoi

Discover the art of making Com Lang Vong, Hanoi's renowned autumn delicacy, from the secrets of rice selection, meticulous processing to the cultural value of this refined gift.

Thon Cao Incense Village - Preserving the Beauty of Vietnamese Spiritual Beliefs

Discover Thon Cao incense village (Hung Yen) - home to a centuries-old traditional incense-making craft, with family secrets and the dedication of local artisans.

Rain Praying Ceremony of the Co Ho Cil People by Lang Biang Mountain

Explore the Nho Dong (rain praying) ceremony of the Co Ho Cil people in Lam Dong: its spiritual meaning, sacrificial rituals, the role of village elders, and efforts to preserve this Central Highlands heritage.

The thousand-year-old Đọi Tam drum village: Buffalo skin, jackfruit wood, and the sound of festival drums

Discover the secrets behind the resonant sound of Đọi Tam drums, from selecting buffalo skin and jackfruit wood to the art of drum skin stretching by Hà Nam artisans.

The conical hat craft of Lang Chuong village - the soul of the countryside in every hat

Discover the conical hat craft of Lang Chuong village (Thanh Oai, Hanoi): leaf selection secrets, hat spinning techniques, hidden stitches and the current state of craft village tourism.

Glossary

What is Sát Phá Lang?

Sát Phá Lang is the term for the triad of major stars That Sat, Pha Quan and Tham Lang in Tu Vi astrology, symbolizing strong character, upheaval and a pioneering spirit.

Cham Brocade Weaving in My Nghiep Village and the Legend of Goddess Po Nagar

Explore My Nghiep brocade weaving village (Ninh Thuan), preserving the ancient Cham weaving technique for over a thousand years, tied to the legend of Goddess Po Nagar and its contemporary cultural, economic, and tourism values.

Doi Tam drum-making village: preserving a 1,000-year-old tradition

Explore Doi Tam drum-making village (Ha Nam), where the craft has thrived for over 1,000 years with secrets of selecting buffalo hide, jackfruit wood cores, and the art of drum skinning to produce resonant, deep, and crisp sounds.

Traditional Tay Wedding and the Unique Quan Lang Singing Ritual

Explore the Quan Lang singing ritual in Tay weddings: its origins, three main stages, the role of the Pu Quan Lang, and its cultural value recognized as a national heritage.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Tham Lang (Greedy Wolf Star) in Purple Star Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore Tham Lang in Purple Star Astrology: its desire-and-charm origin, versatile talents, dignity meanings, and readings for the Life and Marriage palaces.

The "ngu mai" (communal sleeping) custom in courtship and marriage of the Tho people in Nghe An

Explore "ngu mai" (communal sleeping), a unique marriage custom of the Tho people in Nghe An, where young men and women freely converse during festivals under the strict watch of customary law.

Village Guardian Deity Worship (Thành Hoàng) in Vietnamese Culture

Thành Hoàng is the tutelary deity protecting each Vietnamese village, worshipped at the communal đình. Learn its origins, deity types, royal decrees, and the đình's role in community life.

Vietnamese astrology

Thien Viet Star: Position, Meaning and Role among the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu

Discover Thien Viet star, one of the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu: origin, placement, meaning in different palaces, and influence when combined with other stars.

The Craft of Bronze Casting for Worship: A Century-Old Flame in Long Thuong, Y Yen, and Dai Bai

Explore the intricate craft of bronze casting for worship in Long Thuong (Hung Yen), Y Yen (Nam Dinh), and Dai Bai (Bac Ninh): history, production process, trade secrets, and modern challenges.

Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21)

Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day on June 21 marks the first issue of Thanh Nien newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc in 1925. Learn its history and meaning.

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. An overview of main branches.

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.

Lunar calendar

The Vietnamese Lunar Calendar Is Actually a Lunisolar Calendar: Why the Shortened Name 'Lunar Calendar' Causes Misunderstanding

The Vietnamese lunar calendar is actually a lunisolar calendar combining the moon's phases and Earth's orbit around the Sun. Calling it simply the lunar calendar easily misleads many people about its true nature.

Vietnam Doctors' Day (Feb 27): origin and meaning

Vietnam Doctors' Day (February 27) traces back to Ho Chi Minh's 1955 letter to a health cadres conference. Learn its origin, three teachings, and meaning.

Vietnam Teachers' Day 20/11: Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20 originates from the 1957 Charter of Teachers initiated by FISE and was officially recognized in Vietnam in 1982.

Whale Worship (Cá Ông) Among Vietnamese Fishing Communities

Cá Ông worship venerates whales as guardian spirits among fishing communities on Vietnam's central and southern coasts. Explore its Cham origins, lăng Ông shrines, the Nghinh Ông festival, and maritime culture.

Traditional dress

Vietnamese Ao Dai , History and Cultural Significance

Explore the history of the Vietnamese ao dai from the 17th century, the clothing reforms under the Nguyen Lords and Nguyen Dynasty, and the deep cultural significance of this traditional garment.

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.

Longevity Celebration for the Elderly - A Vietnamese Cultural Beauty

Discover the humanistic meaning, origin, and rituals of the longevity celebration, a beautiful custom showing filial piety and respect for the elderly in Vietnamese culture.

Vietnamese Women's Day 20/10: origin and meaning

Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20) traces back to the founding of the Vietnam Anti-Imperialist Women's Union in 1930. Explore its origin, historical meaning and modern value.