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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.

Festival customs

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Customs and the Meaning Behind Each Ritual

A summary of traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year customs: the Kitchen Gods send-off, New Year's Eve rites, first-footing, lucky money, and their cultural meaning.

Life-cycle rites

Cap Sac Ceremony of the Dao People: The Most Sacred Coming-of-Age Ritual in a Man's Life

Discover the humanistic significance and distinctive rituals of the Cap Sac ceremony of the Dao Dau Bang people in Lai Chau, a rite marking the sacred transition of men before ancestors, deities, and the community.

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.

Traditional festivals

Vesak: Origins, Meaning, and the Buddha Bathing Ritual

Explore the origins of Vesak (Buddha's Birthday), the differences between Theravada and Mahayana traditions, its spiritual meaning, and the Buddha bathing ritual in Vietnamese Buddhist culture.

Life-cycle rites

What Are the Life-Cycle Rituals of Vietnamese People?

An overview of Vietnamese life-cycle rituals: from baby ceremonies, weddings, coming-of-age rites, longevity celebrations to funerals and ancestor anniversaries.

Life-cycle rites

Cap Sac Ceremony: The Sacred Coming-of-Age Rite of the San Diu People

Explore the Cap Sac ceremony of the San Diu people: its origins, significance, steps, and the role of the 'Hành Quang Dance' in this sacred rite of passage.

Traditional festivals

Khai Ha Festival - The Largest Folk Festival of the Muong People in Hoa Binh

Discover the Khai Ha festival of the Muong people in Hoa Binh: its origins, spiritual significance, distinctive rituals, and the festival's role in community cultural life.

Traditional festivals

Tran Temple Seal Opening Ceremony - a spring ritual praying for peace

Discover the meaning, rituals, and sacred moments of the Seal Opening Ceremony at Tran Temple in Nam Dinh, a beautiful cultural tradition of early spring.

Folk belief

Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month: The Meaning of the 'Absolution of the Dead' Ritual in Folk Belief

Explore the deep meaning of the Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month (Vu Lan/Ulambana), its Buddhist and Taoist origins, along with unique rituals, offerings, and folk beliefs of Vietnamese people.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Year's Day in Vietnam: Origins and Why It Became an Official Public Holiday

New Year's Day on January 1 in Vietnam originates from the Western Gregorian calendar, introduced during the French colonial period, and gradually became an official holiday, a time for rest and the start of a new year.

Ethnic minority belief

Beliefs and Rituals of the Ê Đê People

The Ê Đê of Đắk Lắk follow a matrilineal system, live in longhouses, worship the Yang spirits, and hold a grave-abandonment ceremony to send the dead to the ancestors.

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.

Folk belief

What Is Hầu Đồng? The Central Ritual of Đạo Mẫu

Hầu đồng is the spirit mediumship ritual at the heart of Đạo Mẫu, believed to channel the deities of the Tứ Phủ. Learn its meaning, structure, chầu văn music, and artistic significance.

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.

Folk belief

Rain Praying Festival of the Thai Ethnic People: Agricultural Beliefs and Cultural Identity

Explore the rain praying festival of the Thai people in Northwest Vietnam: origins, rituals, spiritual meanings, and its role in agricultural community life.

Tet and seasonal rites

Tet Nhay (Put Tong) - The Ban Vuong Worship Ritual of the Red Dao People

Explore the Put Tong festival (Tet Nhay) of the Red Dao people in Lao Cai: its origins in migration legends, the significance of worshipping Ban Vuong, the 11-step ritual process, and its value as national intangible cultural heritage.

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.

Historical figures

Le Loi - Le Thai To: The Lam Son Uprising and Lam Kinh Festival

Explore the 10-year Lam Son uprising led by Le Loi, from the Lũng Nhai Oath to the victory of 1428, along with the significance of the Lam Kinh Festival in today's cultural and spiritual life.

Traditional festivals

Roóng Poọc Festival: The Spring Plowing Ritual of the Giáy People in Sa Pa

Explore the Roóng Poọc Festival (going to the field) of the Giáy people in Sa Pa, Lao Cai: its origins, the rituals of erecting the Neu tree, nem con, tug of war, and the meaning of fertility beliefs for a good harvest.

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.

Traditional festivals

Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival: Origins, Rituals and Modern Controversies

Explore the origins, rituals and modern controversies of the Do Son buffalo fighting festival (Hai Phong), a national intangible cultural heritage rich in spirituality and martial spirit.

Life-cycle rites

The Ap Ho Pang Hair Washing Ritual to Bid Farewell to the Old Year of the White Thai People

Explore the Ap Ho Pang hair washing ritual of the White Thai people in Quynh Nhai, Son La: its origin from the Nang Han legend, the meaning of cleansing and bidding farewell to the old year, the ritual steps, and its community cultural values.

Folk taboos

Folk Taboos for Groundbreaking, House Construction, and Housewarming

Explore Vietnamese folk taboos around groundbreaking, house construction, and housewarming, from choosing dates and directions to rituals and forbidden items, helping you understand and apply them sensibly.

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

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.

Folk taboos

Folk taboos when opening a business: What you need to know

Explore common folk taboos when opening a business in Vietnam, from choosing auspicious dates, avoiding the ghost month to opening rituals, giving you a balanced view between belief and business reality.

Ethnic minority customs

Cham Wedding Customs in Southern Vietnam: Rituals, Meanings, and Transformations

Explore the unique wedding customs of the Cham people in Southern Vietnam following Islam: from proposal, engagement to main ceremonies, along with transformations in modern life.

Folk belief

Rain Prayer Ceremony and Village Cleansing Ritual in the Lo Lo Cultural Festival

Explore the meaning and reenactment of the Rain Prayer and Village Cleansing rituals of the Lo Lo people in Meo Vac, Ha Giang at the 2024 Lo Lo Cultural Festival.

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.

Traditional festivals

Fire Jumping Festival - Sacred Shamanic Ritual of the Pa Then People

Discover the Fire Jumping Festival of the Pa Then people in Tuyen Quang and Ha Giang: from shamanic rituals invoking the fire god to barefoot performances on glowing embers, and its cultural, spiritual values and community tourism potential.

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.

Festival customs

The Origin and Meaning Behind the Name "Tết Nguyên Đán"

Unpacking the etymology of "Tết" from "Tiết," the meaning of "Nguyên Đán," and the historical development of Vietnam's Lunar New Year, including scholarly perspectives on its origins.

Folk divination

The custom of asking for divination sticks, drawing fortune sticks at the temple at the beginning of the year: A guide to the ritual and its cultural significance

A detailed guide to the custom of asking for and drawing fortune sticks at the temple during the New Year: preparing offerings, the steps to follow, cultural significance, and important notes for a peaceful and meaningful experience.

Ethnic minority customs

The Groom-Procession Ritual in Ede Weddings: A Unique Feature of the Matriarchal System in the Central Highlands

Discover the unique groom-procession ritual of the Ede people in Dak Lak, reflecting the matriarchal system. Learn about the significance of challenges, offerings, and customs in traditional marriage.

Traditional festivals

The Whale Worship Belief and Nghinh Ong Festival of Coastal Fishermen

Explore the whale worship belief of Vietnamese fishermen, from its origins, burial rituals, taboos to the typical Nghinh Ong festivals in Nghe An, Can Tho and other coastal regions.

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.

Ethnic minority customs

Ancient Leaf Books of the May People, a Chut Ethnic Subgroup

Explore the mystery of ancient leaf books of the May people (Chut ethnic group): materials, incantation content, rituals, and the risk of losing this knowledge treasure written on leaves in the Truong Son mountains.