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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.

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.

Folk belief

The Animistic Spiritual Life of the Bru-Van Kieu People

Explore the distinctive animistic spiritual life of the Bru-Van Kieu people through the research of Hungarian ethnologist Vargyas Gábor, from the role of shamans to reburial and spirit worship rituals.

Traditional festivals

Nghinh Ong Song Doc Festival - The Largest Sea Festival in Ca Mau

Discover the Nghinh Ong Song Doc Festival, the largest sea festival in Ca Mau with the sacred whale procession ritual, reflecting the whale worship belief of fishermen in the Western Sea region.

Traditional crafts

Van Thang Agarwood Carving Village in Khanh Hoa

Discover Van Thang agarwood carving village (Van Ninh, Khanh Hoa): over 100 years old, home to master artisans crafting ornamental agarwood, bracelets, incense, and essential oil, now emerging as a unique community tourism destination.

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.

Traditional festivals

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

Discover the Tria Lua (seed planting) festival of the Bru-Van Kieu people in Quang Binh, an agricultural ritual worshipping the rice god and praying for a bountiful harvest with unique ceremonies.

Traditional crafts

Van Phuc Silk Weaving Village: 10 Centuries of Brand Excellence

Discover the 1,000-year history, craft secrets, milestones, and sustainable development strategies of Van Phuc silk weaving village (Ha Dong, Hanoi), a cultural and economic icon of Vietnam.

Vietnamese astrology

Van Khuc Star: One of the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu

Discover the Van Khuc star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: its meaning, characteristics, position in palaces, and influence on wisdom, education, and literary talent.

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.

Numerology

Van Hon Star in the Nine Luminaries: Meaning and Remedies in Folk Belief

Explore the Van Hon (Van Han) star in the Nine Luminaries: characteristics, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, impacts on men and women, and proper rituals for mitigation.

Historical figures

Chu Van An (born 1292): The Teacher of All Generations and the Temple on Phoenix Mountain

Explore the life, career and character of Chu Van An, the greatest teacher in Vietnamese educational history, along with the architecture and spiritual value of his temple on Phoenix Mountain, Hai Duong.

Vietnamese astrology

Van Xuong Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: Meaning, Position and Influence on Wisdom and Academic Success

Discover the Van Xuong star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: origin, nature, favorable and unfavorable positions, and its significance for intelligence, examinations, and career. An in-depth, objective analysis to help you understand one of the most important Six Auspicious Stars.

Western astrology

Pisces: Personality, Love and Career

Explore Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20): ruled by Neptune (and Jupiter), a Water sign known for empathy and imagination. Discover its love life, career fit, and most/least compatible zodiac signs.

Traditional crafts

Dong Ho Folk Paintings: From Woodcut Blocks to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Tet

Discover the craft of Dong Ho painting, from woodblock printing and natural color-making to its UNESCO recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Traditional food

Banh Chung and Banh Tet: Origins and Cultural Significance of Tet

Explore the origins, symbolism, and deep cultural significance of Banh Chung and Banh Tet in Vietnam's traditional Tet holiday, from the Lang Lieu legend to the philosophy of yin-yang and five elements.

Astrology

Waning Moon , Meaning in Astrology and Life

Explore the astrological meaning of the waning moon , a phase of reflection, release, and purification. This article analyzes its impact on emotions, energy, and offers practical suggestions.

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.

Ethnic minority belief

The Gong Culture Space of the Central Highlands

The Gong Culture Space of Vietnam's Central Highlands, recognized by UNESCO in 2005, is central to the spiritual life of the Ê Đê, Ba Na, Gia Rai and other ethnic groups.

Astrology

Waxing Crescent Moon , Meaning in Astrology and Life

Explore the astrological meaning of the Waxing Crescent Moon – symbol of beginnings, willpower, and action. This article decodes its influence on personality, relationships, and practical applications in modern life.

Feng shui stones

Gemstones for Gemini: Meaning and How to Choose

Discover gemstones suited for Gemini based on Western astrology, their meanings, and how to choose stones that align with your zodiac sign.

Feng shui stones

Gemstones for Pisces: Meaning and How to Choose

Discover the best gemstones for Pisces, their detailed meanings, and how to choose crystals based on the five elements to enhance positive energy.

Traditional food

Traditional Cuisine in the Cultural Festivals of the Cho Ro People

Explore the role of traditional cuisine in Cho Ro cultural festivals, from canh boi, com lam to five-color sticky rice, along with its significance for preservation and community tourism development.

Astrology

The Waning Crescent Moon , meaning in astrology and life

Explore the deep astrological meaning of the Waning Crescent Moon – the final phase of the lunar cycle, symbolizing release, rest, and preparation for a new beginning.

Astrology

First Quarter Moon , meaning in astrology and daily life

Explore the astrological meaning of the First Quarter Moon: a symbol of action, challenge, and decision. Learn how this energy impacts your emotions, work, and relationships.

Vietnamese astrology

Why Zi Wei Dou Shu Readings Sometimes Do Not Match Real Life

An analysis of why a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart sometimes fails to match reality: wrong birth time, poor data quality, reader experience, and the limits of the method.

Traditional festivals

Giong Festival (Hanoi) , UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Discover Giong Festival at Soc Temple and Phu Dong Temple, Hanoi: its origins, unique rituals, historical values, and the journey to become UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Physiognomy

Trung Nhac (Nose Bridge) in the Five Peaks: Position and Meaning on the Face

Explore the position and meaning of Trung Nhac (nose bridge) in the Five Peaks theory of Eastern physiognomy, its connection to personality and destiny.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Vietnamese Funerals: Cultural Significance and Common Forms

Explore the deep cultural significance of traditional Vietnamese funerals, common burial forms, and trends of change in modern society.

Tet and seasonal rites

Calligraphy for the New Year at the Temple of Literature: the beautiful cultural tradition of the calligrapher during Tet

Discover the meaning, history, and experience of asking for calligraphy at the Temple of Literature, a beautiful cultural tradition honoring knowledge during the Vietnamese New Year.

Astrology

Gemini and Mercury: The Ruling Planet Connection in Astrology

Explore the deep connection between Gemini and its ruling planet Mercury, from astrological principles to its influence on personality, thinking, and communication.

Astrology

Pisces and Neptune: The Ruling Planet Connection in Astrology

Explore the profound connection between Pisces and Neptune in astrology: its origins, mechanisms of influence, personality manifestations, and the role of this modern ruling planet.

Traditional festivals

National Mong Ethnic Culture Festival: Highland Colors Converge

Discover the National Mong Ethnic Culture Festival in detail: its purpose, scale, unique activities, and significance in preserving the Mong ethnic cultural identity in Vietnam.

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.

Saju

Saju: Korean Four Pillars Astrology – Origins, Calculation, and Its Place in Korean Life

Explore Saju, Korea's Four Pillars astrology: its roots in Chinese Bazi, how the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are calculated, and its living role in Korean marriage and career decisions.

Traditional festivals

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

Discover the Sayangva Festival of the Cho Ro people in Dong Nai: its origins in agricultural beliefs, rituals honoring the rice spirit, the neu tree, and distinctive community activities.

Feng shui

Four Green Star (Tứ Lục / Văn Xương) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings and Detailed Applications

An in-depth look at the Four Green Star (Wen Chang) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: its origins, mechanisms, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, influence by palace, remedies, and practical feng shui applications.