Category Archives: Vietnam Culture

Traditional Wedding Ceremonies Of Ethnic People In Northern Vietnam

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups, mainly living in mountainous areas and having their own unique wedding ceremonies. Let’s look at some wedding preparations by a few ethnic minority groups in the northeastern and northwestern regions of Vietnam. Nearly 30 ethnic … Continue reading →

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A Special Worship Ceremony In Hue

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

An ancient worship ceremony, which was intended to bring good weather, peace and prosperity to the Vietnamese people in Feudal times, has been revived in the former imperial capital of Hue. At eleven in the evening on the 16th day … Continue reading →

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The Legend Of The Whale In Quang Nam Province

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

Vietnamese fishermen, especially those of southern Central Vietnam, respect and are grateful to the whale, which they call ‘Ông’, ‘Mr’. They say the whale is a transformation of the frock of an Avalokitesvara bodhisattva, which was thrown into the sea … Continue reading →

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Traditional Customs Of Tu Di People In Lao Cai

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

The religious belief of Tu Di people is the combination of three traditional religions in Vietnam (Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism) and the remnants of original belief, typically the ceremony of sweeping village – the only annual belief activity held in … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Tea drinking culture – Interesting Things You Maybe Don’t Know

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

For a long time, people have argued that Vietnam has no tra dao, or tea ceremony, as we don’t have solemn rituals and strict rules like a Japanese tea ceremony. However, if you look back at our nation’s history of … Continue reading →

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The Klong Put – A Traditional Musical Instrument Of Xe Dang People

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

The Klong put is the Xe Dang language name of a musical instrument of the wind family, air driving-in branch. It is played by ethnic groups in Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) such as the Xe Dang, Bahnar, Gia Rai, Hre, … Continue reading →

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Chau Van Singing – A Traditional Folk Art Of Vietnamese People

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

Hat van, or hat chau van, is a traditional folk art which combines trance singing and dancing, a religious form of art used for extolling the merits of beneficent deities or deified national heroes. Its music and poetry are mingled … Continue reading →

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Traditional Costumes Of Red Dao People

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

The red Dao ethnic minority resides mainly in the northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam. One of the most typical features of the ethnic group is their impressive elaborate attire consisting of an intricate turban, tunic, trousers, belt, leggings and shoes. … Continue reading →

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“Robbing Wife” – The Traditional Custom Of H’mong People

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

The H’mong ethnic group with many unique customs and traditions. Robbing wife is a typical custom of them! In spring, when the apricot flower forest blooms out with white, it signs a wedding season coming with brocade colors in many … Continue reading →

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Traditional Brocade Weaving Of Co Tu People

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Pham Huu Duc

Brocade weaving retains the traditional characteristics of the Co Tu ethnic group of Quang Nam province. Long ago, local people wove brocade products to serve their own family’s needs. With the development of a market economy, the Co Tu began … Continue reading →

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