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Trương Gia Bình

Known as Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT Corporation, one of Vietnam's leading information technology and telecommunications companies.

Knowledge articles (39)

Life-cycle rites

Pơ Thi (Grave-Leaving Ceremony) and the Art of Tomb Houses of the Gia Rai People

Discover the profound humanistic meaning of the Pơ Thi grave-leaving ceremony, where the Gia Rai bid farewell to the deceased to the world of Yàng, and admire the unique tomb-house sculpture art rich in cultural value.

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.

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.

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.

Psychology

The Placebo Effect: Why Feeling Lighter After a Ceremony Is Real, Even When the Ritual Changes Nothing About the Condition

The placebo effect explains why feeling lighter after a ritual can be real, though placebo only changes subjective experience and not the underlying disease itself.

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.

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.

Ethnic minority customs

Unique marriage customs of the Ba Na people

Discover the distinctive wedding rituals of the Ba Na people in Gia Lai: the custom of alternating residence between both families, offerings hung on the gưng pillar, and a wedding night spent awake keeping the flame alive.

Tet customs

Choosing a First-Foot Visitor by Age Compatibility: Folk Practice, Common Taboos, and the Limits of That Approach

A practical guide to choosing a first-foot visitor by age compatibility: folk criteria, offerings, step-by-step practice, taboos, and the limits to keep in mind.

Feng shui

Ancestor Altar Feng Shui: Proper Arrangement for a Vietnamese Family Home

A guide to ancestor altar feng shui: where to place the altar, how to arrange the incense bowl and photos, lighting principles, and taboos to avoid.

Folk belief

The Rain-Praying Ceremony of the E De People in Buon Ma Thuot

Explore the rain-praying ritual of the E De people in Buon Ma Thuot: its origins, procedures, the role of village elders, and its profound cultural and spiritual significance.

I Ching

Applying the I Ching in Family Life

Explore how to apply the I Ching to family life: understanding relationships, conduct, preserving traditions, and building sustainable happiness. An objective, non-superstitious perspective.

Tet customs

The First-Foot Custom at Lunar New Year: Origins, How Old Vietnamese Chose the First Visitor, and How the Custom Is Changing

First-footing is an old Vietnamese Tet custom: the first person to enter a home after midnight is believed to carry the year's fortune. Here is its origin and how it is changing.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Rice Festival (Khu Su Cha): The Ha Nhi People's Thanksgiving to Ancestors

Explore the Khu Su Cha or New Rice Festival of the Ha Nhi people in Vietnam's far west: ancestor worship rituals, pig liver divination, traditional cakes, and a warm atmosphere of reunion at the border.

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.

Astrology

The 4th House , Family in Astrology: Meaning and Influence

Explore the deep meaning of the 4th House in astrology: family foundation, roots, home, and inner life. This article analyzes the role of the Ascendant, planets, and aspects.

Folk belief

Vietnamese Ancestor Worship: Beliefs and Practices

An overview of Vietnamese ancestor worship, a defining spiritual-cultural practice: the family altar, death anniversaries, and the moral meaning of remembering one's roots.

Ethnic minority customs

The Custom of Black Teeth Staining and Unique Cultural Traits of the Lu People

Explore the custom of black teeth staining, once a beauty standard of the Lu people in Lai Chau, along with other unique cultural values being preserved.

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.

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.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnam Family Day (June 28): Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Family Day on June 28 was established by Decision 72/2001/QD-TTg to honor family values and promote warm, equal, and happy households.

Traditional dress

The Red Brocade in Traditional Costumes of the Red Dao People

Explore the meaning of red, crafting techniques, differences in men's and women's attire, and the cultural value of traditional Red Dao costumes.

Traditional food

The unique technique of making rượu cần (tube wine) of the S'tiêng people

Discover the unique technique of making rượu cần of the S'tiêng people in Binh Phuoc: from the secrets of selecting leaf and bark yeasts to the elaborate fermentation process, creating an unmistakable flavor.

Traditional festivals

Gau Tao Festival: The Hmong's Thanksgiving Ritual for Blessings of Children

Discover the Gau Tao Festival of the Hmong people in Lao Cai: its origins, significance in seeking children, the ritual of erecting the Neu pole, community activities, and cultural heritage value.

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.

Traditional crafts

Traditional Incense Making of the Nung An People in Cao Bang

Explore the 100-year-old Phia Thap incense craft of the Nung An people in Cao Bang, from natural materials and handmade process to cultural and economic values.

Enneagram

Enneagram Type 3 , The Achiever , Characteristics, Strengths, and Points to Note

Deep dive into Enneagram Type 3 (The Achiever): core motivation, strengths, weaknesses, and paths to healthy growth for balancing success with inner happiness.

Philosophy of science

What is pseudoscience, and why is drawing the line between science and pseudoscience far harder than it looks

What is pseudoscience? A look at the definition, Popper's demarcation criterion, critiques from Duhem, Quine and Kuhn, and the practical stakes involved.

Ancestor worship

How to Arrange the Family Altar According to Feng Shui and Customs

A detailed guide on arranging the family altar correctly according to feng shui and customs: placement, arrangement of offerings, and step-by-step instructions for Tet holiday and regular days.

Tet and seasonal rites

Lantern Festival of the Chinese Community in Cho Lon and the Belief in Thien Hau

Explore the Lantern Festival of the Chinese community in Cho Lon, a national intangible cultural heritage, along with the depth of the belief in Thien Hau Thanh Mau at ancient assembly halls.

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.

Traditional food

Three Offering Trays on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month: Offerings to Buddha, Ancestors, and Wandering Souls

Discover the meanings and arrangements of the three offering trays on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month: a pure vegetarian tray for Buddha, a full tray for ancestors, and a tray with distinctive offerings for wandering souls.

Numerology

Life Path Number 6: Love, Responsibility, and the Heart of the Home

Explore the meaning of Life Path Number 6: a caring, responsible personality, ideal careers, and how to build a happy family life as a Number 6.

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.

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.

Traditional festivals

The Fire Jumping Festival of the Pa Then People: The Mystical Ritual of Walking Barefoot on Glowing Embers

Explore the unique fire jumping ritual of the Pa Then people in Ha Giang, a national intangible cultural heritage, where young men walk barefoot on glowing embers to the sound of shamanic chants.

Life-cycle rites

Mo Muong in Funerals: The Mo Verses That Guide the Muong People Back to Their Ancestors

Discover the role of Mo Muong in funerals, the mo verses that guide the souls of the Muong people to Muong Troi, along with the cultural values and challenges of preserving this heritage.

Traditional festivals

Gau Tao Festival: Spring Festival of Praying for Children and Blessings of the Hmong People

Explore the meaning, the Neu tree erection ritual, the distinctive festive activities, and the heritage value of the Gau Tao Festival, a unique spring cultural feature of the Hmong people in the Northwest region.

Vietnamese astrology

Online Tu Vi Today: When Does Adaptation Become Creativity and When Does It Become a Mix of Truth and Falsehood?

Explore the line between creativity and distortion in online Tu Vi content, helping readers stay alert to distinguish standard information from clickbait tricks.