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Must a vegetarian giỗ include an offering tray?

It is not mandatory, but according to advice from the newspaper Giác Ngộ, a giỗ with only incense and flowers, without an offering tray, is not sufficiently ceremonial. Giỗ offerings symbolise the filial heart of descendants, so a vegetarian tray should be included even if modest. For families without the means, incense and lamps, flowers and fruit with a few pure dishes and one stick of sincere incense are also acceptable.

From the article “Vegetarian death anniversary offering tray: when should you hold a vegetarian giỗ and what dishes go on it?”

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What is Giờ hoàng đạo?

Giờ hoàng đạo are six two-hour slots a day, based on the twelve Earthly Branches and seen in folk practice as favorable for starting important work.

Updated 12 Sept 2026Traditional systems
Knowledge › Vietnam › Tet and seasonal rites

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.

Updated 26 Aug 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Date selection

How to Read Auspicious Hours (Gio Hoang Dao) in a Day

A guide to the 12 two-hour blocks of a traditional Vietnamese day, how the 6 auspicious and 6 inauspicious hours are determined, and notes on timing.

Updated 26 Jun 2026Traditional systems
Knowledge › Vietnam › Traditional food

Traditional Ancestral Worship Trays by Region

Vietnamese ancestral worship trays reflect regional character: the North favors formality, the Central region is lavish, and the South is simple yet refined.

Updated 18 Aug 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Eastern › BaZi

What is the Hour Pillar in BaZi (Four Pillars)?

The Hour Pillar is one of the four pillars in BaZi, representing the birth hour and reflecting late-life fortune, children and later relationships.

Updated 10 Jul 2026Traditional systems