The Role of Lady Thien Hau (Mazu) in the Spiritual Life of the Chinese Community in Dong Nai Province

  • Thị Huyền Ngô
  • Thị Hoàng Anh Nguyễn
Keywords: Chinese Residents, Lady Thien Hau Belief, The Role of Lady Thien Hau Belief, Dong Nai Province

Abstract

Lady Thien Hau (天后, Tian Hou) belief has long become a distinctive feature in the spiritual life of the ethnic Chinese community in Vietnam and many countries around the world. Compared to other gods in the Chinese anthropomorphic system, Lady Thien Hau is a sacred, multi-functional and universal deity. From a guardian deity for seafarers, Lady Thien Hau has gradually become a god of fortune in the spiritual life of Chinese community in general and Chinese residents in Đồng Nai province in particular. Based on survey results, the paper clarifies the introduction of Lady Thien Hau beliefs into Dong Nai province, the role of Lady Thien Hau belief in the spiritual life of the Chinese community therein, from which it draws out the unique characteristics of Lady Thien Hau belief in this locality.

Tác giả

Thị Huyền Ngô

TS., Trường Đại học Lạc Hồng

Thị Hoàng Anh Nguyễn

ThS., Trường Đại học Lạc Hồng

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Published
2023-09-05
Section
CULTUROLOGY