The burial and deceased soul caring rituals on the life of the Dzao Quan Chet people in Quan Chu commune, Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province

Abstract

Burial and deceased soul caring rituals are the cultural phenomena that impact the social life of each ethnic communities. For the Dzao Quan Chet, burial rituals make the ethnic cultural identity, embracing rich humanity values. Besides, along with many present social changes, burial and deceased soul caring rituals have impacted largely on the socio-economic life of the Dzao Quan Chet. This article initially examines the burial and deceased soul caring rituals of the Dzao Quan Chet in Quan Chu commune, Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province. It thereby points out the impacts of these rituals on the life of the Dzao Quan Chet in this area.