Belief in Mother Goddesses is one of the most sacred and long-standing rituals in Vietnam, worshipping female deities, the mother of nature… This is an extremely mysterious spiritual tradition, although many researches have been carried out to study this occult custom, there are still tons of big questions that haven’t been answered. If you’re interested […]
If you’ve ever traveled to the Mekong Delta, sat on the boat rowed by the local people, or visited floating markets in Southern Vietnam, you’ve probably heard the Southern people humming folk songs with high notes and soothing melody while they were working, that’s Đờn ca tài tử, the music of the plain and diligent […]
With a long-established history dated back to the prehistoric era, Southeast Asia is a vibrant cultural hub of the world. In this day and age, this region draws more and more attention of the public eyes as more and more culture inspiring experiences are exposed to international tourists. From holy places of the local religions […]
Mid- Autumn is Vietnam’s second most important festival of the year, which falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month every year. This usually coincides with the first full moon following the last big harvest of the year. This year, it occurs on September 13th according to international calendar. Are you curious what […]
Magnificent temples, beautiful landscapes, picturesque sandy beaches and friendly smiles and unique culture… All of these make Thailand one of the most attractive destination for tourists. Thai culture is deeply under influence of both Buddhism – official religion of the country and waterborne lifestyle. It seems not to be hard to realize highlights hidden under […]
Traveling during the festival season is an ideal way to get an in-depth insight into the local culture. Long-established rituals show a lot about the spiritual side of human beings. Let’s discover what are 6 most important traditional festivals in Cambodia. Still, if you want to rejoice over a specific festival or if you are […]
In 2009, Tru singing (Ca Trù) was added to the UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Need of Safeguarding due to its huge role in forming the Vietnamese culture values. Tru singing is one of the most unique and complex genre of folk music in Northern Vietnam according to it’s form, lyrics, […]
Quan ho Bac Ninh folk music is a part of Vietnam’s cultural heritage and quintessence has been recognized by the international community in 2009. Quan ho folk music is well-known in Northern Vietnam including 2 provinces: Bac Ninh and Bac Giang. The songs are performed as alternating verses between couples of men and women. Since […]
Used to be a big commercial hub from the XVI century with traders from the East to the West, Hoi An is the land of rich history and diverse cultural values. Therefore, just wandering around the quaint cobblestone streets or visiting rustic busy coffee shops seems to be just a flashback of the long story […]
In the eyes of foreign tourists, Hoi An is a city of the past with the musky scent and the idyllic surroundings built around dazzling yellow houses. But hardly do you know, it is also the cradle of a unique genre of Vietnamese traditional art performance, Bai Choi. If you want to explore the dynamic […]