Tran Minh Duc

Faculty of culture industry, Thu Dau Mot University

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v5-i8-40

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ABSTRACT

Vietnamese people have developed a kind of ancestor worship since the beginning of time and regard it as a benchmark of the spirit of “filial piety” to the nation, ancestors, grandparents, and parents. Worshiping the Hung Kings is an obvious example of this standard of filial piety. A unique form of belief, culture, and religion in the spiritual lives of centuries of Vietnamese people, the establishment and growth of Hung Kings worshiping beliefs is a process that moves from low to high and is consistently maintained through many generations. The great strength of national unity and the pride of the Vietnamese people throughout their past historical adventures are created by this spiritual fulcrum. The article draws the conclusion that the Hung Kings worshipping belief is widespread throughout Vietnam by discussing more about these beliefs and their history of origin, worshiping practices, distinctive values, and contemporary nature.

KEYWORDS:

Hung Kings, belief, worship, culture

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