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Historical figures

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

Explore the 10-year Lam Son uprising led by Le Loi, from the Lũng Nhai Oath to the victory of 1428, along with the significance of the Lam Kinh Festival in today's cultural and spiritual life.

Ethnic minority customs

Tay Ethnic Wedding Customs: From Proposal Ceremony to Matrilocal Residence

Explore the detailed traditional wedding customs of the Tay people: ceremonies from proposal, engagement, and Tet visit to the wedding, along with the unique matrilocal residence custom and the meaning of each offering.

Tet and seasonal rites

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

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, the ritual sequence, and the ceremonies for the Kitchen Gods on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, following common customs in Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam.

Traditional festivals

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

Discover the New Rice Festival and buffalo sacrifice custom of the M'Nong people in the Central Highlands, a ritual to thank deities and pray for a bountiful harvest.

Festival customs

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Customs and the Meaning Behind Each Ritual

A summary of traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year customs: the Kitchen Gods send-off, New Year's Eve rites, first-footing, lucky money, and their cultural meaning.

Life-cycle rites

The Betel and Areca Nut Custom - An Indispensable Offering in Vietnamese Weddings

Explore the cultural significance and role of betel and areca nut in Vietnamese wedding ceremonies, from legends to modern customs.

Folk taboos

The Custom of "Father Must Stay Home Until Baby Is Named" of the Pu Peo People

Discover the unique Pu Peo custom where a father must stay home until his child is named. Learn about the beliefs in souls, the Mother Goddess, and the three-tiered world behind this taboo.

Ethnic minority customs

Cham Wedding Customs in Southern Vietnam: Rituals, Meanings, and Transformations

Explore the unique wedding customs of the Cham people in Southern Vietnam following Islam: from proposal, engagement to main ceremonies, along with transformations in modern life.

Festival customs

Rằm Tháng Giêng (Tết Nguyên Tiêu): The First Full Moon and Temple-Going Traditions

Discover the meaning of Rằm Tháng Giêng, the year's first full moon, the saying "a year of offerings can't match this one," and temple-visiting and star-releasing traditions.

Regional customs

Regional Differences in Ancestor Worship and Tết Customs Among the Kinh Across North, Central, and South Vietnam

Though united as one Kinh ethnic culture, ancestor-worship, wedding, and Tết customs differ substantially across North, Central, and South Vietnam. A detailed regional comparison.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare Offerings and Worship for Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month) – The Custom of 'Eliminating Pests' in Early Summer

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, arranging it, and performing the Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th day of the 5th lunar month) worship ritual according to tradition, including safety tips and regional variations.

Historical figures

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

Explore the Le Chan Female General Festival in Hai Phong, a national intangible cultural heritage. Learn about her life, career, and the festival's distinctive rituals and activities.

Historical figures

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

Discover the death anniversary ceremony of Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh, a ritual honoring the pioneer of Southern Vietnam, recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2025.

Historical figures

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

Explore the worship of Chua Thac Bo in Hoa Binh, dedicated to two female generals from the Le Loi era. This article analyzes the historical origins, temple architecture, rituals, and spiritual cultural value of this destination.

Tet and seasonal rites

Choosing an opening day for the Đinh Mùi 2027 Lunar New Year: where the custom comes from and what people weigh up

Where the custom of choosing a Lunar New Year opening day comes from, and what Vietnamese people weigh up when picking a date, preparing offerings and starting business.

Vu Lan festival

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

Detailed guide on preparing the Vu Lan offering tray on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month: offerings for Buddha, ancestors, and wandering souls, step-by-step procedure, and important notes.

Life-cycle rites

How to Perform the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Building a House Properly

A detailed guide from preparing offerings, arranging the tray, prayer text to steps for performing the groundbreaking ceremony, with safety notes and respect for local customs.

Folk belief

Housewarming Ritual (Nhập Trạch) for a New Home: Offerings and Step-by-Step Procedure

A detailed guide on preparing offerings and performing the Vietnamese housewarming ritual (nhập trạch) for a new home, with safety notes and respect for regional variations.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Southern Khmer Weddings: The Betel Palm Flower Cutting Ceremony and the Hand-Tying Ritual

Explore the traditional Southern Khmer wedding, focusing on the betel palm flower cutting ceremony and hand-tying ritual, along with their spiritual meanings and sacred numbers.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional funerals in Hue: solemn rituals and the journey towards a civilized way of life

Explore the unique traditional funeral culture of Hue people with its meticulous rituals, along with challenges and solutions as Hue transitions to a civilized urban lifestyle under Decision 2322/QD-UBND.

Life-cycle rites

The Grave-Leaving Ceremony (Po Thi) of the Jrai People: A Ritual Farewell to the Deceased

Discover the Grave-Leaving Ceremony (Po Thi) of the Jrai people: a vital ritual bidding farewell to the dead as they journey to the ancestral world, freeing the living from mourning ties. Explore its meaning, rites, and community value.

Life-cycle rites

What Are the Life-Cycle Rituals of Vietnamese People?

An overview of Vietnamese life-cycle rituals: from baby ceremonies, weddings, coming-of-age rites, longevity celebrations to funerals and ancestor anniversaries.

Ethnic minority customs

Unique Wedding Customs of the Red Dao People (Ta Phin, Sa Pa)

Explore the unique wedding customs of the Red Dao people in Ta Phin, Sa Pa, from the bride walking to the groom's house herself to rituals rich in community meaning.

Festival customs

Chùa Hương Festival: One of Vietnam's Largest Spring Pilgrimages

Discover the Chùa Hương Festival in Mỹ Đức, Hà Nội, opening on the 6th day of the 1st lunar month, Hương Tích Cave, the mountain-opening rite, and the famed Yến Stream pilgrimage.

Tet and seasonal rites

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.

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.

Life-cycle rites

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.

Ethnic minority customs

The Grain Bin Binding Ritual - A Traditional Cultural Feature of the Nung People

Discover the grain bin binding ritual (le lam dao) of the Nung people in Bac Kan: a unique longevity celebration within the Ky Yen ceremony, expressing filial piety and wishes for long life.

Ethnic minority customs

Wedding Customs of the Thai People (Son La)

Explore the unique wedding customs of the Black Thai in Son La: from the groom's trial stay, the Tằng cẩu hair-bunning ceremony to traditional offerings and their modern evolution.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Friendship Bonding Ritual of the S'tieng and M'nong People

Explore the traditional friendship bonding ritual of the S'tieng and M'nong people in the Central Highlands, a sacred custom connecting individuals, families, and communities through exchange ceremonies and vows.

Ethnic minority customs

Muong Ethnic Wedding Customs

Explore the unique wedding customs of the Muong people in Thanh Hoa: from elopement and ancestor worship to bride-price negotiations and wedding day taboos.

Traditional festivals

How Traditional Festivals Are Managed: Decree 110 and the Responsibilities of Festival Attendees

Decree 110/2018/ND-CP sets the principles for organising festivals, registration procedures, suspension rights, and the responsibilities of attendees under civilised conduct rules.

Regional comparison

Comparison of traditional funeral rites across regions of Vietnam

Explore the differences in funeral customs among the three regions of Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam: from coffin size, burial timing, to the habit of exhumation or reburial.

Tet and seasonal rites

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

A detailed guide on preparing and arranging the offering tray for the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month (Tet Nguyen Tieu), covering both meat offerings for ancestors and vegetarian offerings for Buddha, with safety notes and regional variations.

Life-cycle rites

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.

Life-cycle rites

Matrilineal Marriage Customs of the Ê Đê: When the Woman Proposes

Discover the unique husband-proposing rituals of the Ê Đê people in the Central Highlands, where women take the lead in marriage. This article analyzes four key ceremonies and the cultural significance of the matrilineal system.

Life-cycle rites

The unique "courtship firewood" custom in Giẻ Triêng weddings

Discover the unique courtship firewood custom of the Giẻ Triêng people in Kon Tum: symbolic meaning, wedding rituals, and the transformation of this tradition in modern life.

Folk belief

Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month: The Meaning of the 'Absolution of the Dead' Ritual in Folk Belief

Explore the deep meaning of the Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month (Vu Lan/Ulambana), its Buddhist and Taoist origins, along with unique rituals, offerings, and folk beliefs of Vietnamese people.