The Worship of Ba-Cau in the Lives of Coastal and Island Inhabitants of Southern Vietnam

Authors

  • Bùi Đức Mậu Institute of Social Sciences Information, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences

Keywords

The Worship of Bà-Cậu, Folk Beliefs, Festivals, Coastal and Island Inhabitants, Southern Vietnam

Abstract

The folk beliefs of the coastal and island inhabitants of Southern Vietnam

contribute significantly to the formation of the maritime and island culture of Southern Vietnam. Among these, the worship of Bà-Cậu stands out as a typical form of belief and a distinctive cultural feature, deeply rooted in their consciousness for ages. Based on a literature review, this article analyzes and systematizes information regarding the origins of the worship of Bà-Cậu and the practice of worship rituals, as well as further clarifies whether there exists a Ba-Cau festival and the influence of this worship on the lives of coastal and island inhabitants of Southern Vietnam in the current context.

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Author Biography

  • Bùi Đức Mậu, Institute of Social Sciences Information, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences

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Published

2026-07-02

Issue

Section

CULTUROLOGY