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.
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How is the soul-calling ritual during the rainy season Tết performed?
The offerings include two live chickens, a bowl of tea, one egg, a bowl of plain water, a bottle of wine and some everyday items such as bracelets, scarves, shirts and trousers. The grandmother or mother of the household carries the offerings out to the gate, or to a stream bank or the roadside leading into the house, to perform the ritual, then brings all the offerings back inside to pray and make offerings to the ancestors on both the paternal and maternal sides.
From the article “How Is the Hà Nhì Rainy Season Festival Dế Khù Chà Celebrated?”
Saint Giong - Phu Dong Thien Vuong: From the Legend of Defeating the An Invaders to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Saint Giong, or Phu Dong Thien Vuong, is one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese folk belief, and the Giong Festival was recognized by UNESCO in 2010.
Rain-Praying Festival at the Beginning of the Year of the Cham People in Binh Thuan
The rain-praying festival of the Cham people in Binh Thuan is an ancient agricultural ritual held after Cham New Year, seeking blessings for good weather.
The End of Rain Retreat and Kathina Robe Offering in Khmer Theravada Buddhism: Meaning, Rituals, and Why It Runs from the Full Moon of the Ninth Lunar Month to the Full Moon of the Tenth
Kathina, the Khmer Theravada robe offering after the three-month rain retreat, runs from the 16th of the ninth lunar month to the full moon of the tenth.
Wild sunflower season on Chu Dang Ya volcano (Gia Lai): best time, the wild sunflower festival and Jrai culture
Wild sunflowers bloom on Chu Dang Ya volcano in Gia Lai from mid-October to November, tied to a festival week and the culture of the local Jrai people.
How Is the Hà Nhì Rainy Season Festival Dế Khù Chà Celebrated?
Dế Khù Chà, the rainy-season Tết of the Hà Nhì: soul-calling rites, glutinous rice cakes, swings and prayers for rain; each village picks its own day.
The Tam Giac Mach Flower Festival on the Dong Van Karst Plateau (Tuyen Quang): blooming season, 2026 opening date, and highland ethnic culture
The 12th Tam Giac Mach Flower Festival opens on 6 November 2026 in Dong Van, Tuyen Quang, with blooms from October to December.
How Tam Hoi differs from Tam Hop: three months of one season versus the Truong Sinh, De Vuong, Mo stages of one element
Tam Hoi joins three consecutive branches of one season; Tam Hop joins three branches one step apart along the Truong Sinh cycle.
Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival 2026: Dates, Venue, the Theme 'Thai Nguyen, First Among Famous Teas' and Main Activities
The Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival 2026 runs 30 October to 7 November at Vo Nguyen Giap Square, themed 'Thai Nguyen, First Among Famous Teas'.
Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026 "Hanoi Autumn, A Journey of Emotions": Dates 16-18 October, Thong Nhat Park, 9 Experience Spaces
The Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026 runs 16-18 October at Thong Nhat Park, with 9 spaces covering heritage, craft villages, cuisine and international exchange.
The 11th Da Lat Flower Festival 2026: "Da Lat, a Harmony of Flowers and Music", running from December 19 to 31, opening at Lam Vien Square
The 11th Da Lat Flower Festival 2026 runs December 19 to 31 under the theme "Da Lat, a Harmony of Flowers and Music", opening at Lam Vien Square.
Cau Ngu Festival at Cua Dai honoring the Nam Hai Whale God
Cau Ngu festival at Cua Dai lets fishermen honor the Nam Hai whale god and pray for good weather and a bountiful season, with rituals and folk performances.
Tria Lua (Seed Planting) Festival Worshipping the Rice God of the Bru-Van Kieu People
The Tria Lua seed planting festival of the Bru-Van Kieu people in Quang Binh thanks the rice god and prays for a bountiful harvest before the planting season.
Rija Nagar of the Cham: the New Year festival by the Cham calendar
Rija Nagar is the main new year rite of the Brahmanist Chăm: a prayer for good rain and harvest and a sending off of the misfortunes of the old year.
What Types of Traditional Festivals Are There in Vietnam?
An overview of traditional Vietnamese festivals: agricultural, religious, commemorative, and ethnic festivals. Classification, meaning, and cultural value.
What's on in Vietnam in October 2026? Festivals, lunar dates and where to go
Vietnam's October 2026 festival calendar: Côn Sơn Kiếp Bạc, Lam Kinh, Katê, Sene Dolta, Hanoi Autumn Festival, Keo Pagoda, plus lunar dates.
Nghinh Ong Song Doc Festival - The Largest Sea Festival in Ca Mau
Nghinh Ong Song Doc Festival is the largest sea festival in Ca Mau, held each second lunar month with a sacred whale procession and fishermen's whale worship.
Beliefs and Festivals of the Khmer Krom People
Theravada Buddhism sits at the center of Khmer Krom spiritual life, with the village pagoda and major festivals such as Chol Chnam Thmay and Ok Om Bok.
Ritual and Game of Tug of War: Sitting Tug of War at Tran Vu Temple, Bamboo Tug of War, and the Harvest-Praying Meaning of a Game Thought to Be Just for Fun
Sitting tug of war at Tran Vu Temple and bamboo tug of war in Huu Chap village are harvest-praying rituals, both UNESCO-listed in 2015.
Quan The Am Festival at Ngu Hanh Son - Da Nang's largest Buddhist festival
Da Nang's largest Buddhist festival, Quan The Am at Ngu Hanh Son runs each second lunar month and is national intangible cultural heritage.
Khai Ha Festival - The Largest Folk Festival of the Muong People in Hoa Binh
The Khai Ha festival is the largest folk festival of the Muong people in Hoa Binh, held in the first lunar month to pray for good harvests.
Co Le Pagoda Festival (Ong Festival) in Ninh Binh: rituals, boat racing and the five clans
Co Le Pagoda Festival (Ong Festival) in Ninh Binh runs from the 13th to the 16th of the ninth lunar month, with processions and a boat race by five clans.
South Central Coast Coastal Culture: Whale Worship, the Cau Ngu Festival, and Fishing Village Life
Whale worship and the Cau Ngu festival form the spiritual core of South Central Coast fishing villages, tied to the sea and fishermen's beliefs.
Autumn Keo Pagoda Festival in Hung Yen: Zen Master Khong Lo, boat racing, palanquin procession and festival schedule
The Autumn Keo Pagoda Festival in Hung Yen honors Zen Master Duong Khong Lo with palanquin processions, the frog dance and boat racing.
Giong Festival (Hanoi): UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Giong Festival at Soc Temple and Phu Dong Temple in Hanoi honors Saint Giong, with its rituals and UNESCO heritage status.
Hùng Kings' Commemoration Day: Vietnam's National Ancestral Festival
Hùng Kings' Commemoration Day falls on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month at Đền Hùng temple in Phú Thọ province, honoring the legendary Hùng Kings.
National Mong Ethnic Culture Festival: Highland Colors Converge
The National Mong Ethnic Culture Festival rotates among provinces with large Mong populations. Its 4th edition is in Dien Bien in October 2026.
Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda Festival (Xuan Hong, Ninh Binh, formerly Xuan Truong, Nam Dinh): the Ninth Month festival, rituals and folk games
Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda Festival in Ninh Binh falls in mid-Ninth lunar month, honoring Zen Master Duong Khong Lo with boat racing and folk games.
How to Arrange the Mid-Autumn Festival Offering Tray
A detailed step-by-step guide on preparing offerings and arranging the Mid-Autumn Festival tray according to Vietnamese traditions.
Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival: Origins, Rituals and Modern Controversies
Do Son buffalo fighting festival in Hai Phong: its origins, rituals and the modern controversies over commercialization, betting and accidents.
Katê Festival and the Indispensable Role of the Raglai People
The Katê Festival in Ninh Thuận centers on the ceremony of receiving Goddess Pô Nưgar's attire, kept by the Raglai and brought down to the Chăm.
Phu Day Festival: The Center of Mother Lieu Hanh Worship
The Phu Day Festival in Nam Dinh, held in the third lunar month, honors Saint Mother Lieu Hanh with Chau Van singing and Hau Dong mediumship.
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.
Ba Trieu Temple Festival: Honoring the Heroine Trieu Thi Trinh
The Ba Trieu Temple Festival in Thanh Hoa honors heroine Trieu Thi Trinh, who led a 3rd century uprising, through rituals and community events.
Hung Kings Temple Festival (Phu Tho): Origins and Distinctive Features
Origins, rituals and cultural values of the Hung Kings Temple Festival in Phu Tho, held on the 10th day of the third lunar month to honor the Hung Kings.
Ramưwan Festival of the Cham Bani: Timing, Rituals and Meaning
Ramưwan, the month of fasting and prayer of the Chăm Bà Ni: grave visiting, ancestral offerings and the retreat of the dignitaries at the mosque.
Ong Hoang Muoi Temple Festival (Nghe An): main festival on the 10th day of the tenth lunar month, Mother Goddess worship and national intangible cultural heritage
Ong Hoang Muoi Temple Festival in Nghe An holds its main ceremony on the 10th day of the tenth lunar month, tied to Mother Goddess worship.
Cau Ngu Festival: The Whale Worship Belief of Central Vietnam Fishermen
Cau Ngu festival honors the Whale God in central Vietnam, with fishermen praying for safe seas and good catches through rituals that bind the community.
Do Temple Festival honoring 8 Ly Dynasty kings in Bac Ninh
The Do Temple Festival in Bac Ninh honors 8 Ly Dynasty kings each year on the 15th day of the third lunar month with palanquin processions.
Fire Jumping Festival - Sacred Shamanic Ritual of the Pa Then People
The Fire Jumping Festival of the Pa Then people is a sacred shamanic ritual seeking the fire god's protection, with barefoot jumps on glowing embers.
Roóng Poọc Festival: The Spring Plowing Ritual of the Giáy People in Sa Pa
The Roóng Poọc Festival of the Giáy people in Sa Pa is a spring plowing ritual with the Neu tree, nem con, tug of war and plowing contests.
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.
