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Kiều Minh Tuấn

Vietnamese film actor, known for movies such as 'Em chưa 18' and 'Phí Phông: Quỷ máu rừng thiêng'.

Knowledge articles (39)

The Legend of Sacred Forests in the Beliefs of the Pu Péo People

Explore the sacred forest beliefs of the Pu Péo, an ethnic minority in Hà Giang, to understand their culture, customs, and unique relationship with nature.

Folk belief

The Mountain and Forest Spirit Worship of the Ruc People (Chut Ethnic Group)

Explore the distinct spiritual beliefs of the Ruc, a Chut subgroup once living in isolation in the Truong Son mountains, including their worship of mountain and forest deities and their unique view of death as a return to the sacred forest.

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.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

The "An Than" Ritual: Year-End Thanksgiving to Spirits of the Gie Trieng People

Explore the Cha Chaih (An Than) ritual of the Gie Trieng people: the journey of 7 young men into the forest to get charcoal, vows to spirits, and the farming tool forging ceremony.

Festival customs

Chùa Hương Festival: One of Vietnam's Largest Spring Pilgrimages

Discover the Chùa Hương Festival in Mỹ Đức, Hà Nội, opening on the 6th day of the 1st lunar month, Hương Tích Cave, the mountain-opening rite, and the famed Yến Stream pilgrimage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

Traditional Tet customs of the Dao Quan Chet people in Phu Tho

Discover the unique traditional Tet customs of the Dao Quan Chet people in Phu Tho: from making cakes, ancestor worship, to rituals warding off evil spirits and distinctive community culture.

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.

Folk belief

Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Palaces: UNESCO Heritage and Harmful Distortions to Distinguish

Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Palaces was inscribed by UNESCO in 2016, encompassing chau van ritual singing, spirit possession, and the Three Mother Goddesses of sky, forest, and water.

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.

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.

Traditional festivals

Yen Tu Festival (Quang Ninh): A Journey to the Buddha's Land and the Meaning of Truc Lam Buddhism

Explore the Yen Tu Spring Festival, the heart of Truc Lam Buddhism founded by Emperor-Buddha Tran Nhan Tong, along with its unique rituals and profound spiritual-cultural values.

Folk belief

Rain Praying Ceremony of the Co Ho Cil People by Lang Biang Mountain

Explore the Nho Dong (rain praying) ceremony of the Co Ho Cil people in Lam Dong: its spiritual meaning, sacrificial rituals, the role of village elders, and efforts to preserve this Central Highlands heritage.

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.

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.

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.

Ethnic minority belief

Beliefs and Festivals of the Thái People in Northwest Vietnam: Xên Bản Xên Mường and Hạn Khuống

Explore the animist beliefs, the Xên Bản Xên Mường village-guardian rites, and the Hạn Khuống courtship festival of the Thái ethnic minority in Vietnam's Northwest, not Thailand.

Traditional festivals

The Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands - A Heritage of Humanity

Discover the historical depth, artistic values, and rituals of the Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands, an intangible heritage honored by UNESCO.

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.

Traditional festivals

Lung Tung Festival (Going to the Field) of the Thai People

Explore the Lung Tung Festival of the Thai people in the Northwest: origins, the Nang Han ritual, agricultural significance, and festive activities.

Life-cycle rites

The unique "courtship firewood" custom in Giẻ Triêng weddings

Discover the unique courtship firewood custom of the Giẻ Triêng people in Kon Tum: symbolic meaning, wedding rituals, and the transformation of this tradition in modern life.

Tet and seasonal rites

Cold Food Festival on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month: Why Vietnamese people offer bánh trôi, bánh chay despite not abstaining from fire like the original legend

Explore the origins of the Cold Food Festival, its unique Vietnamization through bánh trôi and bánh chay, and the deep cultural and spiritual meanings of this day in Vietnam.

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.

Traditional food

Five-Color Sticky Rice of the Tay People: Natural Colors in the Long Tong Festival

Explore the Tay people's five-color sticky rice in the Long Tong festival: natural color ingredients, five-element symbolism, and distinctive steaming techniques.

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.

Glossary

What is Hầu đồng?

Hầu đồng (also lên đồng, hầu bóng) is the central ritual of Mother Goddess worship in Vietnam, in which a medium incarnates the spirits of the Four Palaces through a series of 'giá đồng', with dances and offerings to seek health, fortune, and thanksgiving.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Ho Chi Minh's Birthday, May 19

Ho Chi Minh's birthday, May 19, 1890, and memorable celebrations over the years, from the first public announcement in 1946 to his Testament in 1965.

Traditional festivals

Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival - A Cultural Symbol of the Northwest

Explore the Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival, a unique cultural event recreating traditional rituals of Northwest ethnic groups like Thai, Mong, Dao, and Ha Nhi. The article analyzes the festival's symbolic meaning and special activities.

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.

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.

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.

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 belief

Đạo Mẫu – Vietnamese Mother Goddess Worship (Tam Phủ / Tứ Phủ)

Đạo Mẫu is Vietnam's indigenous Mother Goddess religion, honoring female deities of Heaven, Earth, Water and Mountains, inscribed by UNESCO in 2016. Explore its origins, pantheon and rituals.

Traditional festivals

Long Tong Festival of the Tay People in Lao Cai Highlands

Discover the Long Tong Festival (Going to the Fields Festival) of the Tay people in Phong Du Thuong commune, Lao Cai: origins, offering rituals, folk games, and spiritual significance for a bountiful harvest.

Traditional festivals

New Rice Festival - The Biggest Annual Celebration of the Xo Dang People

Discover the New Rice Festival of the Xo Dang people in the Central Highlands: rituals, offerings, spiritual significance, and its role in community bonding among swidden farmers.