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Vietnam's ethnic communities

Vietnam's Community of 54 Ethnic Groups: Official List, Distribution and Shared Cultural Traits

Vietnam recognises 54 ethnic groups under the 1979 official list, with the Kinh majority and 53 minority groups spread across all regions.

Vietnam's ethnic communities

The Bo Y Ethnic Group: Residence, Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Bo Y ethnic group includes the Bo Y and Tu Di subgroups in Ha Giang and Lao Cai, with two language families and distinct worship and festival customs.

Folk belief

Traditional Rain Praying Festival of Northern Delta Residents in Hung Yen

The Rain Praying Festival in Hung Yen honours the Four Dharma Goddesses with palanquin processions and the Danh Trang game, a wet-rice farming ritual.

Folk belief

The Worship of Ong Ta in Southern Vietnamese Folk Culture

The worship of Ong Ta, a land-protecting deity in Southern Vietnam, comes from the Khmer Neak Ta and reflects Viet-Khmer cultural exchange.

Vietnam's ethnic communities

The Ngái People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Ngái are one of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, with a very small population living scattered across Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng, Bắc Giang, Lạng Sơn and Cao Bằng.

Vietnam's ethnic communities

The Cham People (also called Chàm): Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Cham people (Chàm) speak a Malayo-Polynesian language and live mainly in Ninh Thuận, Bình Thuận and southern provinces, with the Katê festival.

Historical figures

Worship of Chua Thac Bo: Two Female Generals from the Le Loi Era in Hoa Binh

Chua Thac Bo in Hoa Binh honours two female generals from the Le Loi era who ferried provisions across the Da River for his army.

Vietnam's ethnic communities

The Gia Rai People: Residence, Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Gia Rai speak a Malayo-Polynesian language and live mainly in Gia Lai, Kon Tum and Dak Lak, with a matrilineal society that worships Yang spirits.

Vietnam's ethnic communities

The Brau People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals

The Brau are one of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, living mainly in Kon Tum. This article covers their language, worship customs, festivals and cultural life.

Festival customs

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

The name "Tết Nguyên Đán" comes from "Tiết," a marker in the agricultural calendar, and "Nguyên Đán," meaning the first morning of the new year.

Vietnam's ethnic communities

The Xtieng People: Residence, Language, Worship Customs, and Main Festivals

The Xtieng speak a Mon-Khmer language and live mainly in Binh Phuoc. Their residence, language, worship customs, and main festivals are covered here.

The twelve zodiac animals

Year of the Tiger (Dần): Personality, Compatibility, and Birth Years

Tiger (Dần) in the Vietnamese zodiac: bold personality traits, the Wood element, the Dần-Ngọ-Tuất triad, and birth years.

Astrology

Waning Moon , Meaning in Astrology and Life

The waning moon is the phase of decreasing light after the Full Moon, a time for release, purification, and introspection in astrology.

Zodiac animals

Dần - Ngọ - Tuất Triple Harmony (Fire Group): The Triple Harmony Groups in the 12 Zodiac Animals

An in-depth analysis of the Dần - Ngọ - Tuất triple harmony group (Fire group) in the 12 zodiac animals: origins in the Earthly Branches, the principle of triple harmony, personality traits, and applications in life.

Feng shui

Dan Mountain in the 24 Feng Shui Directions: Meaning and Interpretation

Dan Mountain sits at 60 degrees in the 24 feng shui directions, a Wood element point tied to beginnings and growth, with its own Yang energy and hours.

Zodiac animals

Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Horse According to Folk Beliefs

People born in the Year of the Horse are seen as free, enthusiastic and dynamic. This folk portrait covers their intelligence, generosity and impulsiveness.

Historical figures

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

The Via Ba Chua Xu festival at Sam Mountain joined UNESCO's heritage list in 2024, blending Kinh, Cham, Khmer and Hoa beliefs.

Regional customs

Regional Differences in Ancestor Worship and Tết Customs Among the Kinh Across North, Central, and South Vietnam

Though united as one Kinh ethnic culture, ancestor-worship, wedding, and Tết customs differ substantially across North, Central, and South Vietnam. A detailed regional comparison.

I Ching

Hexagram 23 (Bo / Splitting Apart) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching

Hexagram 23 (Bo / Splitting Apart) in the I Ching: the mountain over the earth, stripping and decline, and lessons on yielding and waiting for recovery.

Festival customs

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Customs and the Meaning Behind Each Ritual

Vietnamese Lunar New Year customs: the Kitchen Gods send-off, New Year's Eve rites, first-footing, and lucky money, with the meaning behind each.

Tarot

The Suit of Cups in Tarot: An Elemental Overview

Explore the Tarot suit of Cups through the lens of the Water element: symbols, the journey from Ace to Ten, and the meanings of the court cards.

Ethnic minority customs

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

Cham weddings in Southern Vietnam follow Islam through proposal and days of ceremony, with matchmakers, betel offerings, bride price and Quran recitation.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Southern Khmer Weddings: The Betel Palm Flower Cutting Ceremony and the Hand-Tying Ritual

Southern Khmer weddings feature the betel palm flower cutting ceremony that formalizes the union and the hand-tying ritual, a sacred moment binding two souls.

Ancestor worship

Family Altars: How Northern and Southern Vietnamese Arrangements Differ

Northern and Southern Vietnamese family altars differ in structure, arrangement, generations honored and five-fruit tray choices.

Regions

Red River Delta Culture: Village Life, Communal Houses, Pagodas and Worship Traditions in the Northern Delta

Red River Delta culture centres on village life, communal houses, pagodas, village gates and worship. A close look at Duong Lam, Phu Luu and Phuc Xa.

Regions

Culture of the Mekong Delta: river life, floating markets and festivals of the Cuu Long River Delta

Mekong Delta culture grew from reclaiming southern lands and life along its rivers and canals, with floating markets and over 1,230 festivals.

Traditional festivals

Bay Nui Buffalo Racing Festival: A Unique Agricultural Culture of the Khmer People in An Giang

Bay Nui Buffalo Racing Festival, a national intangible heritage of the Khmer people in An Giang, held during Sene Dolta with buffalo pairs pulling harrows.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare Offerings and Worship for Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month) – The Custom of 'Eliminating Pests' in Early Summer

A detailed guide to preparing the offering tray and performing the Tết Đoan Ngọ worship ritual, with safety tips and regional variations.

Enneagram

The Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 4 - The Individualist in Enneagram

Type 4 Individualists move toward Type 1 discipline when healthy and toward Type 2 neediness under stress, explains this Enneagram guide to both arrows.

Enneagram

The Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 6 - The Loyalist in Enneagram

Enneagram Type 6 arrows: integration toward Type 9 brings calm and relaxation, while stress pulls the Loyalist toward Type 3 traits like deceit.

Enneagram

Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 1 - The Reformer in Enneagram

Explore the integration arrow (toward Type 7) and disintegration arrow (toward Type 4) of Type 1 in the Enneagram. This article analyzes the mechanisms, signs, and significance for personal growth.

Astrology

What is a Sun Sign? Distinguishing It from the Astronomical Zodiac

A Sun Sign comes from the Sun's position at your birth in the tropical zodiac, which differs from the actual constellation position.

Enneagram

Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 2 - The Helper in Enneagram

Explore the detailed integration (Type 2 to Type 4) and disintegration (Type 2 to Type 8) arrows in the Enneagram, and how to apply them for personal growth.

Feng shui

Fan Gong Sha in residential feng shui - identification and remedies

Fan Gong Sha is a dangerous sha when a house is surrounded by concave curves or winding structures. This article helps identify it accurately and offers effective remedies.

Enneagram

Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 7 - The Enthusiast in Enneagram

Explore the integration arrow (to Type 5) and disintegration arrow (to Type 1) of Enneagram Type 7: their mechanisms, specific expressions, and significance in personal growth.

Enneagram

Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 8 - The Challenger in Enneagram

Enneagram Type 8 integration and disintegration arrows: how healthy 8s move toward Type 2, and how stress pulls them toward Type 5.

Enneagram

The Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 9 - The Peacemaker in Enneagram

Enneagram Type 9 moves toward Type 3 when healthy and toward Type 6 under stress. These arrows help Type 9 read its own state and grow.