In the 1950s, Vietnam experienced outbreaks of spirit possession among mediums, reflecting the cultural and religious tensions in post-colonial society. These panics often involved mass hysteria and were seen as responses to the rapid changes and uncertainties of the time. The phenomenon illustrated the intersection of traditional beliefs and modern influences in shaping social dynamics in Vietnam.

Vietnamese Spirit Medium Panics have influenced poetry that intertwines themes of war and spirituality. Poets like Huu Thinh and Nguyen Duy reflect on the spiritual aftermath of conflict, using folklore to articulate collective trauma.