Mother Goddess worshippers, as well as
those curious about the practice, can enjoy performances dedicated to the
deities at a cultural festival in the capital next month.
"It's a chance for followers to engage in the
religious tradition of Mother Goddess worship," said head of the
organising board Nguyen Khac Loi. "The festival will help build a
dossier to submit to UNESCO to recognise the Mother Goddesses worship as an
intangible cultural heritage of humankind."
According to tradition, the universe is divided into
four realms: Heaven, Earth, Ocean and Mountains/Forests. The Mother Goddesses
control these realms with the help of many gods and heroes. They protect
people and bring them good luck and strength to overcome misfortune.
To worship the goddesses, mediums enact trance rituals
accompanied by dancing and chau van singing. These rituals usually take place
at pagodas and temples in a very solemn atmosphere; colorful offerings and
flickering candles turn the sanctuaries into splendid stages.
The medium, usually a woman or a man disguised as a
woman, changes character when entered by each deity's spirit. Two to four
assistants sit by the medium to facilitate her frequent changes of clothes
and accessories, which correspond to these changing roles.
The cultural festival will take place officially next
month gathering performers in the capital and neighbouring provinces who come
to show their talent and tribute to the immortals, Loi said. During the
festival, mediums will perform different sections of trance, an especially
important ritual accompaning the religion of Mother Goddesses worship.
Before the festival, a qualifying round will take place
at several temples and pagodas in Ha Noi to select the best performers.
The festival will take place on November 28-29 at the
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Thứ Sáu, 24 tháng 10, 2014
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