The philosophy of Yin & Yang
- 02/08/2017
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The funeral rites of Vietnamese people are deeply imbued with the Spirit of the Yin – Yang Philosophy and that of the "Five Principles" of the South.
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The funeral rites of Vietnamese people are deeply imbued with the Spirit of the Yin – Yang Philosophy and that of the "Five Principles" of the South.
Savoir +Vietnamese Buddhism: by far the leading religion in Vietnam. Its origins date back to the 2nd century AD, when it was introduced to Vietnam. Despite their pacifism and hostility to the government of the time, many bonzes were arrested and deported to "re-education" camps after the communist victory in 1975. Several bonzes are still imprisoned today. The repression continues, even if it has softened since the country opened up in 1992...
Savoir +The concepts of marriage differ according to historical periods or regions of the country. The rites are also not the same for the 54 ethnic groups, given their cultures and lifestyles. Here, we attempt to present only the marriage of the Viet, the main ethnic group in the country (85%), which has been largely influenced by Chinese culture.
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