Moral Gratitude to Ancestors in Worshiping Beliefs of Hung Vuong

Abstract

Through the ritual of worshiping Hung Vuong, the Vietnamese send their gratitude to their ancestors. This ethic was formed and developed during the history of building and defending the country of the Vietnamese people, becoming the ethics and way of life of the Vietnamese people. The ethic of gratitude to ancestors in Hung Vuong worship belief shows morality with ancestors, it is the link between people in the national community. Since then, compassion and community character have been built, strengthened and developed.

Keywords: Ancestor, Hung Vuong, dogma, Worship, Gratitude to ancestors.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-9-07

Publication date:March 31^st 2021