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Tô Hoài

Author of Dế Mèn phiêu lưu ký (Diary of a Cricket), writer and journalist with a career spanning over 60 years

Knowledge articles (39)

Why Southerners Avoid Bananas on Tet: The Mekong Delta's Five-Fruit Tray

Discover why people in the Mekong Delta avoid bananas during Tet, along with the meaning of the 'Cau Vua Du Xai' motto and the 'du' fruit in the Southern five-fruit tray.

Traditional food

Traditional Ancestral Worship Trays by Region

Discover the cultural colors behind Vietnamese ancestral worship trays, from the sophistication of the North, the grandeur of the Central region to the liberality of the South.

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.

Traditional food

What Makes Vietnamese Traditional Cuisine Distinctive Across Regions?

An overview of Vietnamese traditional cuisine by region: Tet dishes, ancestral trays, festivals, vegetarian food and local specialties, with cultural context.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Reunification Day April 30: Historical Significance

On April 30, 1975, the Ho Chi Minh Campaign achieved total victory, liberating the South and reunifying Vietnam. This article analyzes the historical significance and factors behind the 1975 Spring Victory.

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

Detailed guide on arranging the five-fruit tray for Tet in three regions

A practical guide on selecting and arranging the five-fruit tray for Tet according to the customs of three regions: North, Central, and South Vietnam, including meanings and step-by-step instructions.

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.

Traditional food

Southern Bánh Tét: a Tet offering wrapping up the wish for family reunion

Bánh tét is not only a Tet dish of Southern Vietnamese but also an offering to the heavens and ancestors. Discover its origins, meaning, and traditional wrapping methods.

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.

Traditional food

Five-Colored Sticky Rice and the Yin-Yang Five Elements Philosophy in Tay Culture

Explore the philosophical meaning of Yin-Yang and Five Elements hidden in each color of five-colored sticky rice, a unique culinary heritage of the Tay people in the northern mountains of Vietnam.

Traditional food

Five-Color Sticky Rice of the Tay People: Natural Colors in the Long Tong Festival

Explore the Tay people's five-color sticky rice in the Long Tong festival: natural color ingredients, five-element symbolism, and distinctive steaming techniques.

Traditional festivals

Long Tong Festival: The Field-Going Festival for Bountiful Harvests of the Tay and Nung People

Explore the Long Tong Festival (Going to the Fields Festival) of the Tay and Nung people: origins, first-plough rituals, folk games, and the fertility beliefs in community life.

Ethnic minority belief

Tày Beliefs and Festivals: Then Singing, the Tính Lute, and the Lồng Tồng Festival

Explore the sacred Then belief system, the Tính lute, and the Lồng Tồng down-to-the-fields festival of the Tày, Vietnam's largest ethnic minority group in the Northeast.

Traditional festivals

Long Tong Festival of the Tay People: The First Plowing Ceremony and Cultural Values

Explore the Long Tong Festival of the Tay people, the first plowing ceremony of the new year, wishing for a bountiful harvest, along with its distinctive cultural values and rituals.

Folk belief

Nang Hai Festival (Moon Mother) - Fertility Belief of the Tay People in Cao Bang

Discover the Nang Hai Festival of the Tay people in Cao Bang, a national intangible cultural heritage, through the lens of fertility beliefs, crop worship rituals, and the aspirations for prosperity and abundance of agricultural communities.

Life-cycle rites

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.

Traditional food

The Culture of Ruou Can in the Festival Life of the Central Highlands People

Discover the sacred role of ruou can in the festival life of the E De and other Central Highlands ethnic groups: from offerings to deities, a medium to communicate with the supernatural, to a bond of community solidarity rich in identity.

Physiognomy

The Life Line in Palmistry , Meaning and How to Read It

Explore the meaning and how to read the Life Line in palmistry: location, shape, length, breaks, and influencing factors. A comparative view between palmistry and anatomy.

Ethnic minority customs

The Rong House in the Cultural Life of the Central Highlands Ethnic Groups

Explore the central role of the Rong house in the spiritual life, community governance, and production of Central Highlands ethnic groups such as Gia Rai, Ba Na, and Xo Dang.

Traditional festivals

Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival - A Cultural Symbol of the Northwest

Explore the Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival, a unique cultural event recreating traditional rituals of Northwest ethnic groups like Thai, Mong, Dao, and Ha Nhi. The article analyzes the festival's symbolic meaning and special activities.

Folk divination

Reading the Whole Hand Instead of Individual Lines: How the Five Major Lines Relate When Read Together

A practical guide to reading the whole hand instead of isolated lines: how to observe the five major lines, how they relate, and a step-by-step self-reflection process.

Traditional food

Meanings of Each Fruit in the Five-Fruit Tray for Tet

Explore the symbolic meanings of each fruit in the Tet five-fruit tray, from bananas, pomelos, papayas to mangoes, coconuts, and the regional differences between North and South Vietnam.

Glossary

What is Đạo Mẫu?

Dao Mau is an indigenous folk belief of the Vietnamese people, worshipping Holy Mothers and female deities who govern the realms of the universe according to the Three Palaces or Four Palaces system.

Ethnic minority customs

Chicken Feet Divination at Tet: The Custom of Predicting Crop Fortune Among Ethnic Minorities

Discover the custom of chicken feet divination during Tet and the new rice ceremony of ethnic minorities, a beautiful spiritual cultural trait linked to hopes for a bountiful harvest.

Folk belief

Đạo Mẫu – Vietnamese Mother Goddess Worship (Tam Phủ / Tứ Phủ)

Đạo Mẫu is Vietnam's indigenous Mother Goddess religion, honoring female deities of Heaven, Earth, Water and Mountains, inscribed by UNESCO in 2016. Explore its origins, pantheon and rituals.

Traditional festivals

Traditional Boat Racing Festivals in Vietnam: The Spirit of Rivers and Communal Strength

Explore the cultural significance, rituals, and uniqueness of traditional boat racing festivals across Vietnam, from Kien Giang river to other regions.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare the New Year's Eve Offering Tray (Tet) According to Customs

A detailed guide on preparing offerings, arranging the outdoor and indoor New Year's Eve trays following Vietnamese customs, with safety notes and regional differences.

Tarot

Ace of Swords Tarot Card - Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of the Ace of Swords Tarot card. From the sword and crown symbols to messages of truth, breakthroughs, and intellectual power.

Traditional dress

Traditional Vietnamese Wedding Attire of Yesteryear: Symbols of Solemnity and Destiny

Explore in detail the traditional wedding attire of Vietnamese brides and grooms of old: from ao tac, khan dong, to ao mo ba mo bay. Understand the cultural meanings and differences between the North and the South.

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.

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.

Folk belief

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

Ông Địa (Earth God) and Thần Tài (God of Wealth) are the most commonly co-worshipped household deities in Vietnam. Learn their origins, meaning, altar arrangement, and why shopkeepers revere them.

Folk belief

Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Palaces: UNESCO Heritage and Harmful Distortions to Distinguish

Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Palaces was inscribed by UNESCO in 2016, encompassing chau van ritual singing, spirit possession, and the Three Mother Goddesses of sky, forest, and water.

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.

Traditional festivals

What Types of Traditional Festivals Are There in Vietnam?

An overview of traditional Vietnamese festivals: agricultural, religious, commemorative, and ethnic festivals. Classification, meaning, and cultural value.

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.

Tarot

The Emperor Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of The Emperor Tarot card: power, order, stability, and lessons in responsible leadership.

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.