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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.

Ethnic minority belief

H'Mông Beliefs and Festivals: Animism, Khèn Masters, and the Gầu Tào Festival

Explore the animist beliefs, the khèn's role in funeral rites, and the Gầu Tào festival for children and blessings among the H'Mông (Mông) people of highland Vietnam.

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.

The Death Anniversary of Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh: The Pioneer of Southern Vietnam and the Journey from Folk Ritual to National Heritage

Discover the death anniversary ceremony of Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh, a ritual honoring the pioneer of Southern Vietnam, recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2025.

Huu Bat Star: One of the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu

Discover Huu Bat star, one of the Six Auspicious Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu. Learn about its meaning, characteristics, position, and influence on personality and destiny.

Ancestor worship

Hung Kings Worship - Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the Hung Kings Worship, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, through the lens of history, culture, and the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

Van Thang Agarwood Carving Village in Khanh Hoa

Discover Van Thang agarwood carving village (Van Ninh, Khanh Hoa): over 100 years old, home to master artisans crafting ornamental agarwood, bracelets, incense, and essential oil, now emerging as a unique community tourism destination.

Van Trai Thuong Traditional Incense Village - Fragrance from Herbs

Discover Van Trai Thuong incense village (Hung Yen) with the secret of making incense from natural herbs, meticulous craftsmanship, and the cultural-spiritual value of this traditional craft.

Traditional festivals

Giong Festival (Hanoi) , UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Discover Giong Festival at Soc Temple and Phu Dong Temple, Hanoi: its origins, unique rituals, historical values, and the journey to become UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Dong Ho Folk Paintings: From Woodcut Blocks to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Tet

Discover the craft of Dong Ho painting, from woodblock printing and natural color-making to its UNESCO recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Van Phuc Silk Weaving Village: 10 Centuries of Brand Excellence

Discover the 1,000-year history, craft secrets, milestones, and sustainable development strategies of Van Phuc silk weaving village (Ha Dong, Hanoi), a cultural and economic icon of Vietnam.

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.

Traditional festivals

Tria Lua (Seed Planting) Festival Worshipping the Rice God of the Bru-Van Kieu People

Discover the Tria Lua (seed planting) festival of the Bru-Van Kieu people in Quang Binh, an agricultural ritual worshipping the rice god and praying for a bountiful harvest with unique ceremonies.

Numerology

Van Hon Star in the Nine Luminaries: Meaning and Remedies in Folk Belief

Explore the Van Hon (Van Han) star in the Nine Luminaries: characteristics, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, impacts on men and women, and proper rituals for mitigation.

Van Xuong Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: Meaning, Position and Influence on Wisdom and Academic Success

Discover the Van Xuong star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: origin, nature, favorable and unfavorable positions, and its significance for intelligence, examinations, and career. An in-depth, objective analysis to help you understand one of the most important Six Auspicious Stars.

Chu Van An (born 1292): The Teacher of All Generations and the Temple on Phoenix Mountain

Explore the life, career and character of Chu Van An, the greatest teacher in Vietnamese educational history, along with the architecture and spiritual value of his temple on Phoenix Mountain, Hai Duong.

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.

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

Explore the journey of the Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain belief, from a Southern Vietnamese folk belief to being inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024.

I Ching

Decoding the Hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure, philosophical meaning, and practical lessons from the hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You), one of the auspicious hexagrams in the I Ching, to understand prosperity and how to sustain success.

The House of Servants (Friendship) in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the profound meaning of the House of Servants in Zi Wei: not just friends and subordinates, but a mirror of how you interact with the world and navigate life's cycles through relationships.

Ancestor worship

Why Vietnamese worship on the first day of the lunar month: the meaning of the Sóc day in folk belief

Explore the origin, spiritual and cultural meaning of the Vietnamese custom of worshiping on the first day of the lunar month (Sóc day), along with common offerings and prayers.

Numerology

Life Path Number 8: Power, Ambition, and Material Success

Explore the meaning of Life Path Number 8: an ambitious, decisive personality, ideal careers, and how to balance work with love and relationships.

Life-cycle rites

The Betel and Areca Nut Custom - An Indispensable Offering in Vietnamese Weddings

Explore the cultural significance and role of betel and areca nut in Vietnamese wedding ceremonies, from legends to modern customs.

Traditional food

Southern Bánh Tét: a Tet offering wrapping up the wish for family reunion

Bánh tét is not only a Tet dish of Southern Vietnamese but also an offering to the heavens and ancestors. Discover its origins, meaning, and traditional wrapping methods.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to properly perform Giao Thua rituals indoors and outdoors in the correct order with the right offerings

Detailed guide on performing Giao Thua rituals indoors and outdoors: offerings to prepare, order of execution, prayers, and important notes for a proper traditional ceremony.

The Worship of Ong Hoang Bay - the National Defense General at Bao Ha Temple

Discover the details of the worship of Ong Hoang Bay at Bao Ha Temple (Lao Cai), from its historical origins, the role of the national defense general of the Le Dynasty to the rituals and spiritual cultural significance for the Vietnamese people.

Ethnic minority belief

The Gong Culture Space of the Central Highlands

The Gong Culture Space of Vietnam's Central Highlands, recognized by UNESCO in 2005, is central to the spiritual life of the Ê Đê, Ba Na, Gia Rai and other ethnic groups.

Ethnic minority customs

The Rong House in the Cultural Life of the Central Highlands Ethnic Groups

Explore the central role of the Rong house in the spiritual life, community governance, and production of Central Highlands ethnic groups such as Gia Rai, Ba Na, and Xo Dang.

The Worship of Ong Ta in Southern Vietnamese Folk Culture

Explore the origins, meanings, and rituals of worshipping Ong Ta, a familiar land-protecting deity in Southern Vietnamese folk beliefs, rooted in Khmer culture.

Folk divination

The Hà Nhì custom of reading pig liver to predict fortune at the beginning of the year

Explore the Hà Nhì custom of reading pig liver to predict fortune at the beginning of the year: origins, practice, cultural significance, and an objective perspective in modern times.

Feng shui

Four Green Star (Tứ Lục / Văn Xương) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings and Detailed Applications

An in-depth look at the Four Green Star (Wen Chang) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: its origins, mechanisms, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, influence by palace, remedies, and practical feng shui applications.

Zodiac animals

The Chinese Zodiac , Meanings of the 12 Animals in Eastern Culture

Explore the symbolic meanings, origins in the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, and characteristic personalities of the 12 zodiac animals in Eastern culture, from Rat to Pig.