Hung Kings Worship - Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The Hung Kings Worship, a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, reflects Vietnam's tradition of remembering the source when drinking water.
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Did the state of Văn Lang really exist in history?
The old Vietnamese histories all record that the state of Văn Lang had fifteen bộ (administrative regions), but no contemporary written record confirms it. Modern archaeology compares this land with the Đông Sơn culture, but identifying the Đông Sơn culture with the Văn Lang state is a hypothesis, not a proven fact.
From the article “The Eighteen Hùng Kings and the State of Văn Lang: What Old Histories Record and What Is Legend”
Com Lang Vong - the signature autumn delicacy of Hanoi
Com Lang Vong is a Hanoi autumn specialty made from young sticky rice, tied to the traditional craft of Vong village in Cau Giay district.
The conical hat craft of Lang Chuong village - the soul of the countryside in every hat
Lang Chuong village in Thanh Oai, Hanoi keeps its centuries-old conical hat craft alive through spinning techniques and hidden stitches.
Gau Tao Festival: The Hmong's Thanksgiving Ritual for Blessings of Children
The Gau Tao Festival of the Hmong in Lao Cai gives thanks once prayers for children are fulfilled, with the Neu pole ritual and khen dancing.
The Lự People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs, and Main Festivals
The Lự people speak a Tày-Thái language and live mainly in Lai Châu, with worship customs and festivals tied to their own calendar.
The Eighteen Hùng Kings and the State of Văn Lang: What Old Histories Record and What Is Legend
How old histories record the eighteen Hùng kings and the state of Văn Lang, and which parts are legend: the sources, the fifteen bộ and the Hùng cult.
How Did Lý Bí Launch His Uprising and Found the Kingdom of Vạn Xuân in 544?
Lý Bí (Lý Bôn) rose against the Liang, drove out the governor and took the throne in 544, founding Vạn Xuân and opening the Early Lý period.
Van Thang Agarwood Carving Village in Khanh Hoa
Van Thang agarwood carving in Van Ninh, Khanh Hoa is a family trade over 100 years old, with 400 households and 700 workers, now eyed for community tourism.
Van Trai Thuong Traditional Incense Village - Fragrance from Herbs
Van Trai Thuong incense village in Hung Yen makes handmade incense from natural herbs, creating fragrant, low-smoke sticks.
What Is Tam Nguyen Cuu Van? Why 180 Years Divide Into Three Nguyên and Nine Vận, and How Vận 9 (2024 to 2043) Differs From Vận 8
Tam Nguyen Cuu Van splits 180 years into three nguyên of 60, each holding three 20-year vận, with the vận turning at Lập Xuân.
The Animistic Spiritual Life of the Bru-Van Kieu People
The Bru-Van Kieu of the Truong Son mountains follow animism, believing all things have a soul. Shamans link humans to the spirit world in rituals.
Triệu Đà and the State of Nam Việt: How Vietnamese Histories Across the Eras Have Viewed the Triệu Dynasty
How Vietnamese histories judge Triệu Đà and Nam Việt: Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư counts the Triệu as a dynasty; Phan Khôi in 1936 argued for removing it.
An Dương Vương, the State of Âu Lạc and Cổ Loa Citadel: The Legend of the Magic Crossbow and the Historical Records
An Dương Vương, the state of Âu Lạc and Cổ Loa citadel in the old histories and the legend of the magic crossbow: the Thục house, dates and site.
Van Xuong Quy Nhan in Bat Tu by Day Stem: Table of Ten Stems to Branches, and How It Differs from Luu Nien Van Tinh and Hoc Duong
Van Xuong Quy Nhan is found by day stem to yield one branch, but its weight depends on thap than and position, not a promise of exam success.
Van Khuc Star: One of the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu
Discover the Van Khuc star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: its meaning, characteristics, position in palaces, and influence on wisdom, education, and literary talent.
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.
Văn khấn ngày giỗ: structure of the prayer text and how to address ancestors by rank
The giỗ prayer text: its structure, how to address each generation of ancestors, and the tiên thường and chính kỵ versions, with sources.
Chu Van An (born 1292): The Teacher of All Generations and the Temple on Phoenix Mountain
Chu Van An (1292-1370), the most exemplary teacher in Vietnamese history, and the temple on Phoenix Mountain in Hai Duong that honours him.
How early 20th century Vietnamese consulted fortune tellers, picked auspicious days, and practiced mediumship: rereading Phan Ke Binh, Diguet, and Nguyen Van Huyen
Three early 20th century recorders found fortune telling, day selection and mediumship widespread in northern Vietnam, each seeing them differently.
Southern Vietnamese Culture: Village Communal Houses, the Worship of the Lady Goddesses, Dialect and an Open Way of Life
Southern Vietnamese culture blends village communal houses, worship of the Lady goddesses and a vivid dialect shaped by frontier settlement.
Bru - Van Kieu People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs, and Main Festivals
The Bru - Van Kieu people number 94,598 and live along the Truong Son range in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien Hue.
Van Hon Star in the Nine Luminaries: Meaning and Remedies in Folk Belief
Van Hon in the Nine Luminaries: traits, its inauspicious meaning for men and women, and the 29th day ritual facing East.
Rain Prayer Ceremony and Village Cleansing Ritual in the Lo Lo Cultural Festival
The Lo Lo people of Meo Vac, Ha Giang reenacted their Rain Prayer and Village Cleansing rituals at the 2024 Lo Lo Cultural Festival.
Đinh Bộ Lĩnh quells the rebellion of the Twelve Warlords and founds the Đại Cồ Việt state: course of events, significance, and layers of legend
Đinh Bộ Lĩnh put down the twelve warlords, reunified the country and founded Đại Cồ Việt in 968, after more than twenty years of division.
The Legend of Bánh Chưng and Bánh Giầy and Lang Liêu: A Tale from the Hùng Vương Era
The legend of bánh chưng and bánh giầy: Lang Liêu, son of a Hùng king, offers cakes of glutinous rice. Where the tale is recorded and what it explains.
Viet Bac and Northeast Vietnam Culture: Then Singing, Market Fairs and Village Life
Viet Bac and Northeast Vietnam are two names with different scopes. This article analyses Then singing, market fairs, village life and local variations.
Van Xuong Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: Meaning, Position and Influence on Wisdom and Academic Success
Van Xuong in Zi Wei Dou Shu: its origin, nature, favorable and unfavorable positions, and meaning for intelligence, exams and career.
The 6 of Swords Tarot Card - Deep Symbolism and Meaning
The Six of Swords symbolizes transition: leaving turbulent seas for calmer waters, a journey through difficulty and healing after the storm.
The Two of Swords Tarot Card - Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning
Explore the in-depth meaning of the Two of Swords Tarot card: its symbolism, psychological state, love, career, and how to interpret it when it appears.
Rain Praying Ceremony of the Co Ho Cil People by Lang Biang Mountain
The Nho Dong rain praying ceremony of the Co Ho Cil people near Lang Biang Mountain asks Yang for favorable weather and abundant harvests.
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.
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.
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.
Tarot 8 of Swords: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning
Tarot 8 of Swords: its symbolism, mental self-bondage, and advice for upright and reversed positions in readings, showing how perception creates barriers.
Kinh (Viet) People: Residence, Language, Ancestor Worship and Major Festivals
The Kinh (Viet) are 86.83% of Vietnam's population and speak Vietnamese of the Viet Muong group. Their villages and ancestor worship are covered here.
Village Guardian Deity Worship (Thành Hoàng) in Vietnamese Culture
Thành Hoàng is the guardian deity believed to protect each Vietnamese village, worshipped at the communal đình. Its origins, deity types and royal decrees.
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.
Nguyen Trung Truc Memorial Festival in Kien Giang: A 156-Year Cultural Tradition
The Nguyen Trung Truc Memorial Festival in Kien Giang runs each year from the 26th to 28th of the 8th lunar month, honoring the hero who died in 1868.
Muong Ethnic Group: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs and Main Festivals
The Muong ethnic group speaks a Viet-Muong language and lives mainly in Hoa Binh, Thanh Hoa and Phu Tho, with mo epics, festivals and worship customs.
How Long Is the Cultural History of the Vietnamese People?
Vietnamese cultural history appears through village spirit worship, Thành hoàng veneration, the Mother Goddess religion and the Hán Nôm archive.
The Ha Nhi People: Where They Live, Their Language, Worship Customs, and Main Festivals
The Ha Nhi live along Vietnam's Chinese and Lao borders in Lai Chau and Lao Cai, speak a Tibeto-Burman language and worship ancestors by household.
Văn Cao
Musician, author of the song 'Tiến quân ca', the national anthem of Vietnam
Hồng Vân
People's Artist, stage and television actress, theatre director, owner of Phu Nhuan Drama Stage
Đặng Văn Lâm
Goalkeeper of the Vietnam national team, 2018 AFF Cup champion
Ngô Thanh Vân
Actor, action film producer
Nguyễn Văn Hiệu
Theoretical physicist, academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union
Đặng Văn Ngữ
Physician, founder of the field of parasitology in Vietnam
Đoàn Văn Hậu
Left-back for the Vietnam national team, member of the 2018 AFF Cup championship team and gold medalist at SEA Games 2019
