Results for &quot;van hoa cung dinh&quot;

Vietnamese commemorative days

The Cúng Mụ Rite and the Belief in the 12 Midwife Goddesses

Explore the origin and role of the 12 Bà Mụ in Vietnamese folk belief, female deities believed to shape a newborn's body and bestow blessings.

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.

Traditional crafts

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.

Historical figures

Ky Yen Festival at Thoai Ngoc Hau Communal House in An Giang: A Cultural Beauty Commemorating the Pioneer

Explore the Ky Yen festival at Thoai Ngoc Hau communal house in An Giang: traditional rituals, historical values, and cultural significance in commemorating the merits of a Nguyen dynasty mandarin who pioneered the southern region.

Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21)

Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day on April 21: origins from Decision 1862/QD-TTg in 2021, honoring books, readers, and reading culture.

Historical figures

Festival of King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Discover the festival of King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Ninh Binh: origins, rituals, folk games, and cultural significance honoring the founder of Dai Co Viet state.

Ethnic minority customs

The Custom of Black Teeth Staining and Unique Cultural Traits of the Lu People

Explore the custom of black teeth staining, once a beauty standard of the Lu people in Lai Chau, along with other unique cultural values being preserved.

Death Anniversary Rituals in Vietnamese Culture: Meaning and How to Organize Properly

Explore the profound meaning of death anniversary rituals in Vietnamese culture, and modern organizational principles that preserve tradition while expressing filial piety in a suitable, cozy, and unpretentious manner.

What is Cung Thân?

Cung Thân (Body Palace) is a special palace in Vietnamese Tử Vi astrology, not fixed but placed according to birth month and hour, reflecting inner tendencies, later life, and the practical 'body' aspect of the native.

The Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands: A UNESCO Heritage and Its Preservation Journey

Explore the depth of the Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands, a 2008 UNESCO heritage, along with the current status and preservation efforts in Dak Lak.

What is Cung Phi?

Cung Phi is the Eight Trigrams (Ba Zhai) palace assigned to a person based on birth year and gender, used to determine East Four Life or West Four Life in feng shui.

What is Cung Mệnh?

Cung Mệnh (命宮, Mệnh Palace) is the primary palace in a Tử Vi astrological chart, reflecting a person's character, temperament, inner nature, and potential life direction.

What is Cung Mọc?

The Rising Sign (Ascendant) is the zodiac sign on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, representing first impressions, outward persona, and how a person approaches the world.

Buddhism

Sun Moon Lamp Light Buddha in the Lotus Sutra: What the Name Means and Why the Introductory Chapter Lists Twenty Thousand Beings Sharing One Title

Sun Moon Lamp Light Buddha is the final Buddha in a series of twenty thousand beings sharing one title in the Lotus Sutra's introductory chapter, symbolizing wisdom that shines like sun and moon.

Historical figures

Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem (1491-1585): Cultural Celebrity and the Heritage of Vinh Bao Temple

Explore the life, career, and philosophy of Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem, along with the historical, cultural, and architectural values of the special national relic complex in Vinh Bao, Hai Phong.

What is Cung Hoàng Đạo?

A zodiac sign is one of twelve equal divisions of the ecliptic in the sky, each associated with a constellation and used in Western astrology to describe personality traits, love, and career.

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.

What is Cung Mặt Trăng?

The Moon sign is the zodiac sign the Moon occupied at a person's birth, reflecting their inner world, emotions, and subconscious.

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.

Star Worship and Misfortune Resolution at the Start of the Year: Origins, Cultural Significance, and a Buddhist Perspective

Explore the origins and cultural significance of the Vietnamese folk practice of star worship and misfortune resolution (dâng sao giải hạn) at the lunar new year, along with an analytical perspective from Buddhist teachings for a balanced and objective view.

Fertility Worship in Traditional Vietnamese Culture

Fertility worship reflects ancient Vietnamese agricultural culture's hope for abundance and continuity, expressed through Linga–Yoni symbols, the Trò Trám festival, and Central Highlands grave-house carvings.

Astrology

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

Explore the definition of the Sun Sign in Western astrology, its origin from the astronomical zodiac, and why it differs from the actual constellation position due to precession.

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 food

Hue Tet Feast: Echoes of Royal Cuisine in the Lunar New Year Meal

Discover the philosophy of Frugality, Elegance, Harmony, and Transformation in the Hue Tet feast, where royal culinary essence meets the refined folk culture during the traditional Lunar New Year.

Tet and seasonal rites

Calligraphy for the New Year at the Temple of Literature: the beautiful cultural tradition of the calligrapher during Tet

Discover the meaning, history, and experience of asking for calligraphy at the Temple of Literature, a beautiful cultural tradition honoring knowledge during the Vietnamese New Year.

No Scientific Basis Does Not Mean Worthless: Reading Folk Belief as Cultural Heritage Rather Than as a Truth Claim

Folk belief is not science, but that does not make it worthless. The right way to read it is as cultural heritage, a symbolic language of community.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Rice Festival - A Unique Cultural Trait of the Cao Lan People

Discover the New Rice Festival of the Cao Lan people in Tuyen Quang: a ritual of gratitude to ancestors and nature after the harvest, featuring unique customs like the neu tree and the exchange of new rice.

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.

Coming-of-Age and Longevity Celebrations in Vietnamese Culture

An overview of Vietnamese coming-of-age customs and longevity celebrations at ages 60, 70, 80, and 90, honoring elders and filial devotion within the family.

Longevity Celebration for the Elderly - A Vietnamese Cultural Beauty

Discover the humanistic meaning, origin, and rituals of the longevity celebration, a beautiful custom showing filial piety and respect for the elderly in Vietnamese culture.

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.

Traditional crafts

Cham Bau Truc Pottery Art - UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Explore Cham Bau Truc pottery, an intangible cultural heritage inscribed by UNESCO: its origins, unique techniques, cultural values, and conservation challenges.

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.

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.