Tag: banana taboos

"Bananas hold a sacred place in Vietnamese spiritual culture, often used as offerings in religious practices. However, there are certain taboos and unknown facts associated with the fruit that many might be unaware of. Unveiling the mysteries surrounding this ubiquitous fruit, we explore the dos and don'ts of using bananas in Vietnamese cultural rituals."

Bananas are a popular fruit used in ancestral worship practices. However, many are unaware of the taboos surrounding this fruit, which can bring about misfortune and poverty.

The ancient custom of burning incense with a banana leaf is steeped in tradition and superstition. Our ancestors believed that adhering to specific taboos when offering incense in this manner would bring prosperity and good fortune, bestowed upon them by the God of Wealth himself.

When choosing bananas for offerings, be sure to avoid these three major taboos, lest you offend the God of Wealth.