"Contents: Vol.1: Preface. 2 - Overview on traditional festivals of Thanh Hoa province. 3 - Presentation of 12 typical rites & festivals of Thanh Hoa province (Each festival is studied and described meticulously through sections: localities, stories of Gods, temples, customs, sacrifices, celebrations, banquet & feasts). 4 - Some the most representative & typical rites & festivals are introduced: Po-poong rite (Muong people). Xuan Pha village festival. Ngu Vong ward festival. Co Bon village festival. "