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The Cho Ro People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Cho Ro live in Dong Nai's low mountains, speak a Mon-Khmer language, and hold a yearly rice spirit rite plus a forest spirit rite every three years.

Tria Lua (Seed Planting) Festival Worshipping the Rice God of the Bru-Van Kieu People

The Tria Lua seed planting festival of the Bru-Van Kieu people in Quang Binh thanks the rice god and prays for a bountiful harvest before the planting season.

The Fire Jumping Festival of the Pa Then People: The Mystical Ritual of Walking Barefoot on Glowing Embers

The Pa Then fire jumping festival in Ha Giang is a national intangible cultural heritage. Young men walk barefoot on glowing embers after a shamanic ceremony.

The Rain-Praying Ceremony of the E De People in Buon Ma Thuot

The rain-praying ceremony of the E De people in Buon Ma Thuot asks the spirits for favorable weather, led by a village elder or shaman.

Worshipping the God of Wealth on the 10th Day of the First Lunar Month: Origins and How to Prepare the Offering Tray

The 10th day of the first lunar month is when many Vietnamese, especially in the South, worship the God of Wealth to pray for a good year.

Le Loi - Le Thai To: The Lam Son Uprising and Lam Kinh Festival

Le Loi led the Lam Son uprising from 1418 to 1427, expelling the Ming and founding the Later Le dynasty, honoured still at the Lam Kinh Festival.

How to Prepare and Perform the Kitchen Gods' Offering on the 23rd of the Twelfth Lunar Month According to Customs of Three Regions

How to prepare the offering tray and perform the Kitchen Gods' ritual on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, following regional customs.

Vietnamese astrology

Co Than - Qua Tu Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu: Origins and Meanings

Co Than and Qua Tu stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu: their origins in yin-yang and five elements, and how loneliness is read through palace positions.

Ancestor worship

Ancestor Worship Ceremony with the Unique 'Ma Co' Dance of the Lo Lo People

The Lo Lo people in Ha Giang hold an ancestor worship ceremony, a national intangible heritage, with the Ma Co dance in grass costumes as its highlight.

Fire Jumping Festival - Sacred Shamanic Ritual of the Pa Then People

The Fire Jumping Festival of the Pa Then people is a sacred shamanic ritual seeking the fire god's protection, with barefoot jumps on glowing embers.

Life-cycle rites

Ede people's coming-of-age ceremony: the ritual of removing bronze rings marking adulthood

In Dak Lak, the Ede coming-of-age ceremony removes a boy's kông bracelets at 17, marking his adulthood and right to join community affairs.

Ông Địa and Thần Tài: The Earth God and God of Wealth in Household Worship

Ông Địa and Thần Tài are the household deities most often worshipped together in Vietnam. Their origins, meaning, and altar placement.

The "An Than" Ritual: Year-End Thanksgiving to Spirits of the Gie Trieng People

The Cha Chaih (An Than) ritual of the Gie Trieng people sends 7 young men into the forest for chaih charcoal, with vows to spirits and tool forging.

Sayangva Festival of the Cho Ro People: Agricultural Beliefs and Community Vitality

The Sayangva Festival of the Cho Ro people in Dong Nai honors the rice spirit after harvest, giving thanks to nature and strengthening community bonds.

The twelve zodiac animals

New Rice Festival and Buffalo Sacrifice Ritual of the M'Nong People

The New Rice Festival of the M'Nong in the Central Highlands thanks the heavens and the rice spirit, with a buffalo sacrifice at its heart.

Year of the Monkey (Thân): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny

Monkey (Thân) in the Vietnamese zodiac: personality, Metal element, harmony with Rat and Dragon, clash with Tiger, Snake and Pig, and notable birth years.

How to properly perform Giao Thua rituals indoors and outdoors in the correct order with the right offerings

Detailed guide on performing Giao Thua rituals indoors and outdoors: offerings to prepare, order of execution, prayers, and important notes for a proper traditional ceremony.

New Rice Festival - The Biggest Annual Celebration of the Xo Dang People

The New Rice Festival is when the Xo Dang people of the Central Highlands thank the gods and spirits for a bountiful harvest.

The Co Lao People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs, and Main Festivals

The Co Lao live mainly in Ha Giang and speak a Ka Dai language. They worship ancestors, the earth god, and rice spirits.

Life-cycle rites

The Cúng Mụ Rite and the Belief in the 12 Midwife Goddesses

Explore the origin and role of the 12 Bà Mụ in Vietnamese folk belief, female deities believed to shape a newborn's body and bestow blessings.

The Origins of the Worship of Thần Tài - Ông Địa in Vietnamese Culture

The worship of Thần Tài and Ông Địa in Vietnamese culture blends Chinese influence with ancient Thổ Địa beliefs, tracing a shift from farming to trade.

Traditional dress

Ao Tu Than (Four-Panel Dress): Origins and Features of Northern Vietnamese Traditional Costume

Explore the origins, four-panel construction, variations, and cultural significance of Ao Tu Than, the iconic traditional dress of Northern Vietnamese women.

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.

The Brau People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Brau are one of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, living mainly in Kon Tum. This article covers their language, worship customs, festivals and cultural life.

The Ta Oi People: Settlement, Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Ta Oi live in western Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue, speak a Mon-Khmer language, and worship spirits with festivals tied to the swidden farming cycle.

Worship of Chua Thac Bo: Two Female Generals from the Le Loi Era in Hoa Binh

Chua Thac Bo in Hoa Binh honours two female generals from the Le Loi era who ferried provisions across the Da River for his army.

Le Chan Female General Traditional Festival in Hai Phong: From An Bien Village to the Guardian Deity of the Port City

The Le Chan Female General Festival in Hai Phong honors the founder of An Bien village with rituals each second lunar month.

The Death Anniversary of Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh: The Pioneer of Southern Vietnam and the Journey from Folk Ritual to National Heritage

The death anniversary of Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh honors the pioneer of Southern Vietnam, a ritual named a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2025.

Fire Jumping Ritual of the Red Dao People in Yen Bai

The fire jumping ritual of the Red Dao people in Yen Bai is held during maturity or exorcism ceremonies, with dancing on embers and prayers for peace.

Household Worship of Táo Quân: The Kitchen God's Everyday Role

Beyond the 23rd-of-Chạp send-off, Táo Quân watches over the hearth and household year-round. Explore the Kitchen God's everyday role and altar practice.

Cau Ngu Festival at Cua Dai honoring the Nam Hai Whale God

Cau Ngu festival at Cua Dai lets fishermen honor the Nam Hai whale god and pray for good weather and a bountiful season, with rituals and folk performances.

Life-cycle rites

How to Perform the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Building a House Properly

A guide to the Vietnamese groundbreaking ceremony: choosing an auspicious date, preparing offerings, and the ritual steps.

Vu Lan festival

How to Prepare the Vu Lan Offering Tray on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month

Preparing the Vu Lan offering tray on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month involves three trays: Buddha, ancestors, and wandering souls.

Worship of Thổ Công and Thổ Địa: Household Land-Guardian Deities

Thổ Công and Thổ Địa guard the land of a Vietnamese home, distinct from the wealth-focused Thần Tài. Explore the Thổ Công–Thổ Địa–Thổ Kỳ triad and its worship.

BaZi

Eating God in the Ten Gods of BaZi: Meaning and Application in Destiny Analysis

Eating God in BaZi's Ten Gods: its meaning, traits, and use in destiny analysis. See how it shapes talent, career and fortune in a chart.

How to Prepare the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month (Tet Nguyen Tieu) Offering Tray

A guide to arranging the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month (Tet Nguyen Tieu) tray, with meat offerings for ancestors and vegetarian ones for Buddha.

The Xtieng People: Residence, Language, Worship Customs, and Main Festivals

The Xtieng speak a Mon-Khmer language and live mainly in Binh Phuoc. Their residence, language, worship customs, and main festivals are covered here.