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Tố Hữu

A prominent poet of Vietnamese revolutionary poetry, author of the collections Tu ay, Viet Bac, Gio long, Ra tran, Mau va hoa

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Folk belief

Housewarming Ritual (Nhập Trạch) for a New Home: Offerings and Step-by-Step Procedure

A detailed guide on preparing offerings and performing the Vietnamese housewarming ritual (nhập trạch) for a new home, with safety notes and respect for regional variations.

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.

Folk belief

Worship of Thổ Công and Thổ Địa: Household Land-Guardian Deities

Thổ Công and Thổ Địa guard the land of a Vietnamese home, distinct from the wealth-focused Thần Tài. Explore the Thổ Công–Thổ Địa–Thổ Kỳ triad and its worship.

Feng shui

Gen House (West Group) in Ba Zhai Feng Shui: Characteristics and Compatible Directions

Explore Gen House in the West Group of Ba Zhai: five elements, Gen trigram, auspicious and inauspicious directions, and how to identify West Group people compatible with this house.

Feng shui

Xun House (East Group) in Ba Zhai Feng Shui: Characteristics and Favorable Directions

Explore Xun house in the East Group of Ba Zhai: compatible life palaces, favorable house directions, remedies for misalignment, and practical applications for Xun ming people.

Folk taboos

Borrowing an Age to Build a House: the Custom, and Where It Must Stop

What age-borrowing means before building a house in Vietnam, how the stand-in is chosen, the five customary steps, and the point that matters most: the symbolic sale is ritual only and must never be carried out as a real transfer of title.

I Ching

The Xun Trigram in the Eight Trigrams , Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the Xun trigram (☴) - one of the eight fundamental trigrams: its symbolism of wind, penetration, flexibility, and its role in forming the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching.

Folk belief

The Origins of the Worship of Thần Tài - Ông Địa in Vietnamese Culture

Discover the origins, meanings, and transformations of the worship of Thần Tài (God of Wealth) and Ông Địa (Earth God) in Vietnamese culture, from agricultural beliefs to the market economy.

Ethnic minority customs

Wedding Customs of the Thai People (Son La)

Explore the unique wedding customs of the Black Thai in Son La: from the groom's trial stay, the Tằng cẩu hair-bunning ceremony to traditional offerings and their modern evolution.

Glossary

What is Cung Thân?

Cung Thân (Body Palace) is a special palace in Vietnamese Tử Vi astrology, not fixed but placed according to birth month and hour, reflecting inner tendencies, later life, and the practical 'body' aspect of the native.

Tarot

The Two of Pentacles Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Two of Pentacles in Tarot: balance, adaptability, prioritization, and resource management.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam

Learn about the origins, historical context, and significance of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam on February 3, 1930, when three communist organizations were unified under Nguyen Ai Quoc.

Astrology

The 11th House , Friends & Community in Astrology , Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the 11th House in astrology: friendship, social networks, community groups, hopes and wishes. This article analyzes the role of the 11th House in the natal chart and its interaction with planets.

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.

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.

Feng shui

Tuất Direction in the 24 Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and In-Depth Interpretation

Explore comprehensively the Tuất direction in the 24 directions: geographical position, five elements, trine relationships, Three Sha, star chart placement, and practical considerations in feng shui applications.

BaZi

The Twelve Stages of Growth in Bát Tự: A Life-Cycle Model of Rise and Decline

An explanation of the Twelve Stages of Growth (Trường Sinh cycle) in Bát Tự, from Birth through Nurture, used to measure the strength of a Heavenly Stem across the twelve Earthly Branches.

Traditional crafts

Cham Bau Truc Pottery Art - UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Explore Cham Bau Truc pottery, an intangible cultural heritage inscribed by UNESCO: its origins, unique techniques, cultural values, and conservation challenges.

Life-cycle rites

Coming-of-Age Ceremony at 18 and the Meaning of Filial Piety

Explore the profound meaning of the 18-year-old coming-of-age ceremony in modern life, especially the value of filial piety through the moving gratitude ritual.

Feng shui

Gen Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui - Meaning and Interpretation

Discover the profound meaning of the Gen mountain direction in the 24 mountain directions system: geographical features, five elements, trigram energy, applications in choosing house direction, altar placement, and detailed interpretation methods.

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.

BaZi

Direct Wealth in BaZi Ten Gods: Meaning and Application in Destiny Analysis

Discover the meaning of Direct Wealth in BaZi Ten Gods: a symbol of legitimate assets, diligence, responsibility, and spousal relationships. This article analyzes how to apply Direct Wealth in destiny analysis.

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 taboos

Folk Beliefs About Taboos When a Household Has a Funeral

Explore folk beliefs about taboos during a household funeral, from avoiding cold air and the sick not attending funerals to traditional etiquette, with scientific and Eastern medicine perspectives for balanced understanding.

Folk belief

The Four Dharma Deities (Cloud, Rain, Thunder, Lightning) Worship at Dau Pagoda: Origins and Identity

Explore the worship of the Four Dharma Deities (Phap Van, Phap Vu, Phap Loi, Phap Dien) at Dau Pagoda, Bac Ninh: origins, meanings, rituals, and the distinctive cultural values of an ancient agricultural belief interwoven with Buddhism.

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.

Feng shui

Dậu Direction in the 24 Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and In-Depth Interpretation

Explore the meaning of the Dậu direction in the 24-direction feng shui system: its five-element characteristics, position, good and bad configurations when combined with mountains and water, and practical applications in both yang and yin dwellings.

Vietnamese commemorative days

International Day of Older Persons (Oct 1): origin and meaning

The International Day of Older Persons on October 1 was established in 1990 by UN Resolution 45/106. Learn its origin, meaning, and how Vietnam observes it.

Traditional dress

Khan Dong and Ao The: Traditional Vietnamese Men's Attire

Explore the details of Khan Dong and Ao The, traditional Vietnamese men's attire, from historical origins, materials, and how to wear them to cultural significance and revival in modern life.

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.

Numerology

Personality Number 5 , Detailed Meaning

Explore the detailed meaning of Personality Number 5 in Numerology: dynamic, freedom-loving, flexible communication, and challenges to balance.

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.

Feng shui

Ty Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the Ty mountain in the 24 mountain directions: position, element, trigram, how to determine it, meanings, and good/bad combinations. Detailed interpretation guide.

Feng shui

Nham Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui - Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the meaning of Nham mountain in the 24 mountain directions system: its geographic position, five elements, trigram, and how to assess its auspiciousness and practical applications for homes and graves.

Feng shui

Geng Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and Interpretation

Discover the Geng mountain direction in the 24 mountain directions system: its geographic position, five elements, compass degrees, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, and applications in residential and tomb feng shui.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

What Is Tu Vi Dau So? A Beginner's Overview of the Vietnamese/Chinese Astrology Chart

A plain-language introduction to Tu Vi Dau So (Purple Star Astrology): the 12 palaces, 14 major stars, and how a chart is built.

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.

Vietnamese astrology

Dia Khong Star in the Six Killers of Zi Wei Dou Shu - Meaning on the Chart

Explore the Dia Khong star in the Six Killers group of Zi Wei: its origin, nature, meaning in different palaces, ways to mitigate its effects, and a multidimensional view of this special malefic star.

Feng shui

Dinh Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the Dinh mountain direction in the 24 mountain directions system: its geographical position, five elements, yin-yang nature, how to determine it, and principles for interpreting this direction scientifically and practically.