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Historical figures

Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival - A Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival in detail: its historical origins, distinctive rituals, cultural values, and journey to becoming an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.

Historical figures

Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain: From Southern Folk Belief to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the journey of the Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain belief, from a Southern Vietnamese folk belief to being inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024.

Glossary

What is Kinh Dịch?

The I Ching (Book of Changes) is an ancient Chinese philosophical and divination system based on 64 hexagrams formed from the eight trigrams (Bagua), interpreting the laws of change in the universe and all things.

I Ching

Hexagram 27 (Shan Lei Yi): Meaning and Application in the I Ching

Explore Hexagram 27 (Shan Lei Yi) in the I Ching, from its structure and philosophy on nurturing body and mind to practical applications in modern life.

Historical figures

Ky Yen Festival at Thoai Ngoc Hau Communal House in An Giang: A Cultural Beauty Commemorating the Pioneer

Explore the Ky Yen festival at Thoai Ngoc Hau communal house in An Giang: traditional rituals, historical values, and cultural significance in commemorating the merits of a Nguyen dynasty mandarin who pioneered the southern region.

Traditional festivals

Huong Pagoda Festival (Hanoi) , distinctive features and how to attend

Discover the distinctive features of Huong Pagoda Festival: the pilgrimage journey through Yen Stream, the cave pagoda complex and offering rituals. A detailed guide on timing, transportation and tips for a complete visit.

Traditional crafts

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.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Tich Lich Hoa (Fire of Thunderclap) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Explore Tich Lich Hoa (Fire of Thunderclap) – one of 30 Na Am in the Sexagenary Cycle: five elements characteristics, feng shui meaning, colors and supportive items.

I Ching

Early Heaven vs Later Heaven Bagua: Understanding the Two Trigram Arrangements

A clear comparison of the Fuxi (Early Heaven) and King Wen (Later Heaven) bagua arrangements, their origins, trigram positions, meanings, and different uses in feng shui and the I Ching.

Traditional dress

Traditional Wedding Attire of the Ede Bride: Indigo Hues, Brocade, and Dowry

Explore the traditional wedding attire of the Ede bride: dark indigo brocade, unique patterns, the pinnacle Kteh technique, and the value of dowry in matrilineal weddings.

I Ching

The Eight Trigrams (Bát Quái): Meaning of Càn, Khảm, Cấn, Chấn, Tốn, Ly, Khôn, and Đoài

A clear reference guide to all eight trigrams of the I Ching: their meaning, element, family member, and direction according to the Later Heaven arrangement.

Glossary

What is Bát Quái?

Bagua (Eight Trigrams) are the eight basic trigrams in the I Ching, each composed of three yin or yang lines, symbolizing eight natural phenomena and the fundamental principles of universal movement.

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.

Traditional crafts

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.

Folk belief

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.

I Ching

The I Ching and the Eight Trigrams: A Beginner-Friendly Overview

An accessible introduction to the I Ching, the Eight Trigrams, Yin-Yang, and how the 64 hexagrams are formed.

Folk belief

Huong Pagoda Festival and the Legend of Goddess of Mercy at Huong Pagoda

Explore the spiritual depth of Huong Pagoda Festival: pilgrimage to the land of Buddha, the legend of Goddess of Mercy at Huong Tich Cave, and cultural significance of the largest spring festival in Northern 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.

Folk belief

Quan The Am Festival at Ngu Hanh Son - Da Nang's largest Buddhist festival

Discover the Quan The Am Festival at Ngu Hanh Son: its origin from a natural stalactite statue, distinctive rituals, and value as national intangible cultural heritage.

Traditional festivals

Katê Festival and the Indispensable Role of the Raglai People

Explore the Katê Festival of the Chăm people in Ninh Thuận, from the ceremony of receiving the attire of Goddess Pô Nưgar to the crucial role of the Raglai community in preserving this unique cultural heritage.

Folk belief

Cau Mua Ceremony - Agricultural Ritual of the San Chay People in Ba Che

Explore the Cau Mua ceremony of the San Chay people in Ba Che, Quang Ninh: origins, spiritual significance, ritual process, and its role in community agricultural life.

Folk belief

Rain-Praying Festival at the Beginning of the Year of the Cham People in Binh Thuan

Explore the rain-praying festival at the beginning of the year of the Cham people in Binh Thuan, an ancient agricultural ritual tied to deity worship, harvests, and community life.

Feng shui

Chen Direction in the 24 Feng Shui Directions: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the detailed meaning of the Chen direction in the 24 feng shui directions: its five elements, corresponding trigram, good or bad for specific purposes, and how to interpret this direction.

Ancestor worship

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

Explore the unique ancestor worship ceremony of the Lo Lo people in Ha Giang, where 'Ma Co' (grass ghosts) in grass costumes act as a bridge between descendants and ancestors.

Folk belief

The Mother Goddess Worship of Tam Phu and the Hau Dong Ritual in Vietnamese Spiritual Life

Explore the origins, divine pantheon, humanistic values, and the distinctive Hau Dong ritual of the Mother Goddess Worship of Tam Phu, an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.

Folk belief

The Worship of Ong Ta in Southern Vietnamese Folk Culture

Explore the origins, meanings, and rituals of worshipping Ong Ta, a familiar land-protecting deity in Southern Vietnamese folk beliefs, rooted in Khmer culture.

Glossary

What is Quẻ?

A hexagram (卦) is a unit constituting the I Ching, consisting of six lines arranged from bottom to top, representing a situation or state of change in all things.

I Ching

The 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching , Structure and Basic Interpretation

Explore the structure of the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching: from trigrams, lines, judgments to basic interpretation methods. The article analyzes the philosophy of change, synchronicity, and practical applications.

I Ching

What is the I Ching , origins and the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Eight Trigrams

Explore the I Ching from the origins of yin and yang lines to the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Eight Trigrams, deepening your understanding of this Eastern classic and its applications in life.

Traditional crafts

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.

Historical figures

Saint Mother Lieu Hanh: The Only Female Saint in the Four Immortals and the Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Realms

Discover the legend of the three descents to earth of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, the only female saint in the Four Immortals, along with her central role in the Mother Goddess worship of the Three Realms and the cultural heritage of Phu Day.

Feng shui

The Yi Mountain in the 24 Mountains of Feng Shui: Meaning and In-Depth Interpretation

Explore the Yi Mountain in the 24-mountain system: its geographic position, five-element attributes, stems and branches, trigram associations, good and bad meanings, and how to interpret it for homes or burials.