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Festival customs

Tết Đoan Ngọ: The 5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month "Killing Summer Bugs" Festival

Discover the origins of Tết Đoan Ngọ on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, the "killing summer bugs" custom, and the meaning of glutinous rice wine, ash-lye cakes and regional traditions.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Arrange the Worship Tray for Tet Doan Ngo (5th day of 5th lunar month)

Detailed guide on preparing offerings and arranging the worship tray for Tet Doan Ngo following Vietnamese customs, with step-by-step instructions and safety notes.

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.

Regional comparison

Comparing Doan Ngo Festival customs across Northern, Central and Southern Vietnam

Explore the fascinating differences in how Northern, Central and Southern Vietnam celebrate the Doan Ngo Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month), from offerings, rituals to folk beliefs.

Enneagram

The Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 5 - The Observer in the Enneagram

Explore the detailed growth journey (integration to Type 8) and decline journey (disintegration to Type 7) of Type 5 The Observer in the Enneagram, along with practical applications.

Numerology

Personality Number 5 , Detailed Meaning

Explore the detailed meaning of Personality Number 5 in Numerology: dynamic, freedom-loving, flexible communication, and challenges to balance.

Tarot

Tarot 5 of Wands , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Discover the in-depth meaning of the 5 of Wands in Tarot: its symbolism, historical origins, upright and reversed meanings in love, career, and health, plus practical applications.

Numerology

Maturity Number 5 in Numerology: Meaning and Calculation

Discover the meaning and calculation of Maturity Number 5 in numerology. This article helps you understand your desire for freedom, adaptability, and life purpose.

Vietnamese commemorative days

World Environment Day (June 5): origin and meaning

World Environment Day on June 5 was designated by the UN General Assembly in 1972 and is led by UNEP. Learn about its history, purpose and significance.

Tarot

Tarot Five of Swords , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Five of Swords Tarot card: conflict, defeat, hollow victory, and the path to healing.

Feng shui

Home Feng Shui: 5 Basic Principles You Should Know

A summary of 5 basic home feng shui principles: house orientation, Five Elements, qi flow, and space layout.

Enneagram

Enneagram Type 5 , The Observer: Traits, Strengths, and Growth Areas

Explore Enneagram Type 5 (The Observer) in depth: core motivations, fears, strengths, weaknesses, and growth advice for Type 5 individuals.

Numerology

Personal Year Number 5 in Numerology: Energy Cycle and Meaning

Discover the meaning of Personal Year Number 5 in numerology: a cycle of change, freedom, adventure, and growth opportunities. Learn how to calculate and harness this energy.

Numerology

Challenge Number 5 in Numerology , Meaning and Lessons to Overcome

Explore the meaning of Challenge Number 5 in numerology: craving freedom, resisting discipline, easily distracted. Lessons and ways to overcome for balance.

Numerology

Karmic Debt Number 14/5 in Numerology: Meaning and Transformational Lessons

Explore the Karmic Debt Number 14/5 in numerology: how to calculate it, its meaning, the challenges of lack of discipline and misuse of freedom, and the transformational lessons to achieve balance and lasting success.

Festival customs

Tết Hàn Thực: The 3rd Day of the 3rd Lunar Month Cold Food Festival

Discover the origins of Tết Hàn Thực on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, the Jie Zitui legend, and the meaning of bánh trôi and bánh chay in Vietnamese tradition.

Folk belief

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

A detailed guide to worshipping the God of Wealth on the 10th day of the first lunar month: origins, meaning, a checklist of offerings, step-by-step instructions, and a reference prayer.

Tet and seasonal rites

The 15th Day of the Tenth Lunar Month - Tet Ha Nguyen: The Rice Harvest Thanksgiving Festival Few Still Remember

Discover the profound meaning of Tet Ha Nguyen (the 15th day of the tenth lunar month), one of Vietnam's four traditional lunar festivals, tied to the new rice celebration and thanksgiving to heaven and earth.

Traditional festivals

Doi Son Tich Dien Festival: Ha Nam's Thousand-Year-Old Plowing Ritual

The Doi Son Tich Dien Festival in Tien Son Commune, Duy Tien Town, Ha Nam takes place from the 5th to the 7th day of the first lunar month, reenacting King Le Dai Hanh's plowing ritual in 987, carrying deep agricultural significance.

Traditional food

Banh Troi and Banh Chay: The Culinary Soul of Cold Foods Festival on the 3rd Day of the 3rd Lunar Month

Explore the cultural significance and culinary soul of Banh Troi and Banh Chay on Vietnam's Cold Foods Festival (3rd day of 3rd lunar month), from origins and localization to cooking tips.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Ho Chi Minh's Birthday, May 19

Ho Chi Minh's birthday, May 19, 1890, and memorable celebrations over the years, from the first public announcement in 1946 to his Testament in 1965.

Vietnamese commemorative days

International Labor Day May 1: Origin and Meaning

Learn about the origin of International Labor Day on May 1 from the 1886 Chicago workers' movement and its significance in Vietnam through the periods.

Vietnamese astrology

What is the Month Pillar in BaZi (Four Pillars)?

Learn about the Month Pillar in BaZi: how to determine it, its role in destiny analysis, its relation to the birth month, and its influence.

Historical figures

Emperor Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue and the Victory of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da

An in-depth look at Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyen Hue), a military genius whose lightning victory at Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da in 1789 stands as a glorious milestone in Vietnam's history of resisting foreign invaders.

Life-cycle rites

How to Prepare the Full-Month and First-Birthday Offering Trays for Babies

Detailed guide on preparing offerings and arranging the full-month and first-birthday trays for your baby, including a summary of the prayer and important notes on safety and regional variations.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Arrange the Mid-Autumn Festival Offering Tray

A detailed step-by-step guide on preparing offerings and arranging the Mid-Autumn Festival tray according to Vietnamese traditions. This is a reference guide and can be adjusted by region.

Tet and seasonal rites

The 15th Day of the 4th Lunar Month - Vesak: Origins and Significance in Vietnamese Spiritual Life

Explore the origins, official date, and profound meaning of Vesak (the 15th day of the 4th lunar month) in the spiritual and cultural life of Vietnamese people.

Lunar calendar

The Lunar Leap Month: Why It Exists, How It Is Calculated, and Why One Lunar Day in a Leap Year Corresponds to Two Solar Days

How a lunar leap month is determined, why leap years exist, and why one lunar day in a leap year corresponds to two solar days. A clear explanation with the example of the 2025 Year of the Snake.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

Ramưwan Festival: The fasting month and grave-visiting ceremony of the Cham Bani

The Ramưwan festival of the Cham Bani people is an occasion for grave-visiting, ancestral worship, and a month-long period of fasting, expressing filial piety and reverence for one's roots.

Tet and seasonal rites

Detailed guide on how to arrange the offering tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month

A practical guide on preparing offerings and arranging the tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month, with important notes on timing, customs, and safety.

Tet and seasonal rites

Ramưwan Festival (Month of Fasting and Contemplation) of the Cham Bàni Community: A Cultural Beauty Toward the Roots

Discover the Ramưwan Festival, the traditional New Year of the Cham Bàni community in Ninh Thuận, with its rituals of grave visiting, ancestral offerings, and a humanistic month of fasting and contemplation.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

Full Moon of the First Lunar Month - Tet Nguyen Tieu: Why It Is Considered the Most Significant Full Moon of the Year and What to Prepare for the Offering Tray

Explore the deep meaning of the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month (Tet Nguyen Tieu) in Vietnamese culture, why it is regarded as the most important full moon day of the year, and detailed suggestions for a traditional offering tray.

Tet and seasonal rites

When Is Lunar New Year 2027, the Year of the Goat? Holiday Dates and What the Goat Year Means in the Stem-Branch Calendar

Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Public employees are expected to get 7 consecutive days off, from February 4 through February 10, 2027.

Tet and seasonal rites

What Festivals and Tet Occasions Are There in Vietnam Throughout the Year?

An overview of Vietnamese festivals and Tet occasions throughout the year: Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, Thanh Minh, Doan Ngo, Mid-Autumn, and ethnic Tet traditions.

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.

Historical figures

The Legend of Linh Son Thanh Mau and the Ba Den Mountain Festival

Discover the legend of Linh Son Thanh Mau (Ba Den) through the tale of Ly Thi Thien Huong, the Nguyen dynasty's canonization, and the significance of the unique festivals at the tallest sacred mountain in southern Vietnam.

Folk divination

Practical Guide: How to Choose Auspicious Dates and Times for Weddings and Groundbreaking in Vietnamese Folk Belief

A detailed guide on choosing auspicious dates and times for weddings and groundbreaking according to Vietnamese folk customs, including a list of offerings and step-by-step instructions.

Lunar calendar

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Why the Solar Calendar Lives Inside the Lunar Almanac, and Why It Ties to Farming

The 24 solar terms are 24 seasonal markers created by Eastern observers. They belong to neither the lunar nor the solar calendar, yet they nearly match the solar calendar. This article explains the astronomy, their distribution across the year, and their link to farming.