Tranh Hoang
- Activities , Arts-Entertainment , Planet Passport , Tradition & Customs
- November 13, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
Double Seventh Day: A Celebration of Love and Tradition
Double Seventh Day, also known as the Qixi Festival (七夕节), is one of China’s most romantic and cherished traditional holidays. Celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month in…
- Arts-Entertainment , Planet Passport , Tradition & Customs
- October 19, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
Kyusu – The Heart of Japanese Tea Culture
At the heart of Japan’s culture is the art of tea. This practice has grown over centuries. Central to this cherished tradition is the kyusu, a traditional Japanese teapot. The…
- Culture explore , Planet Passport , Tradition & Customs
- October 10, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
The Fortune Cat: A Symbol of Prosperity in Asian Culture
The Fortune Cat, also known as Maneki-neko (招き猫), is a widely recognized and beloved symbol of good luck and prosperity in Asian culture. Originating from Japan, this charming feline figure…
- Arts-Entertainment , Tradition & Customs
- September 11, 2024
- 5 minutes Read
Preserving Tradition: The Timeless Beauty of Đông Hồ Folk Paintings
Đông Hồ folk paintings, are a treasured form of Vietnamese folk art that originated from Đông Hồ village in Bắc Ninh Province, northern Vietnam. With their vivid colors, simple yet…
Katie Katie
- Culture explore , Festivals & Celebrations , Tradition & Customs
- September 11, 2024
- 6 minutes Read
The Hue Festival: A Cultural Extravaganza of Music, Dance, and Tradition in Central Vietnam
Every two years, the Hue Festival honors Vietnam’s rich cultural legacy. It takes place in Hue, Vietnam. Vietnamese music, dance, artwork, and crafts are displayed during this festival. It draws…
- Arts-Entertainment , Destinations , Tradition & Customs
- September 1, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
Vạn Phúc – The Timeless Silk Weaving Village of Vietnam
Nestled just outside the bustling city of Hanoi, the village of Van Phuc stands as a living testament to Vietnam’s rich heritage of silk weaving. For over a thousand years,…
- Tradition & Customs
- August 28, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
Vietnamese Attire – Modernize the Tradition
The modernization of traditional Vietnamese attire represents a contemporary movement that blends historical Vietnamese clothing styles with modern fashion sensibilities. This trend has gained significant popularity in recent years, reflecting…
- Arts-Entertainment , Tradition & Customs
- August 6, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
Tò He – The Unique Vietnamese Art of Toy Figurines
Tò He is a traditional Vietnamese folk art that involves crafting toy figurines from coloured rice dough. These figurines are not only toys for children but also serve as an…
David Cam
- Tradition & Customs
- August 4, 2024
- 7 minutes Read
Vietnamese Folk Beliefs and Superstitions
Vietnamese folk beliefs, which combine animism, ancestor worship, Buddhism, and Confucianism, are firmly ingrained in the history and cultural traditions of the nation. Worldviews, customs, & rituals are shaped by…
- Destinations , Tradition & Customs
- August 3, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
The Traditional Stilt Houses of the Central Highlands
The nhà sàn, or stilt houses, is a traditional architectural style prevalent among various ethnic groups in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, particularly the Ede, Jarai, Bahnar, and K’ho people.…
