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VHO - The 2025 Performance Program of the Mother Goddess Worship in Doai region, held over two days from December 13-14 at Lien Tri Pagoda (Kieu Phu commune, Hanoi), attracted a large number of artisans, mediums, local people, and tourists from all over. The event was organized within the framework of the traditional festival of Lien Tri - Dong Son village.

The "Performance and Practice of Mother Goddess Worship in Doai Region 2025" program aims to spread the profound humanistic values ​​of Mother Goddess worship to the community.

Accordingly, in the spirit of preserving and promoting the cultural heritage values ​​of the nation, the Organizing Committee of the Lien Tri - Dong Son Traditional Festival, in coordination with the Kieu Phu Long Commune Cultural and Information Center, is organizing the "Performance and Practice of Mother Goddess Worship in Doai Region 2025" program.

The event took place within the framework of the traditional festival of Lien Tri - Dong Son village, aiming to honor the spiritual and artistic value of the ritual of worshipping the Mother Goddess, creating an environment for exchange among artisans, mediums, and musicians from within and outside the locality; and at the same time spreading the profound humanistic values ​​of the Mother Goddess worship belief to the community.

The "Performance of the Mother Goddess Worship in Doai Region in 2025" program is an activity within the series of traditional festival events in Lien Tri - Dong Son village.

According to Mr. Nguyen Vu Han, Director of the Cultural and Information Center of Kieu Phu commune, the "Performance and Practice of Mother Goddess Worship in Doai Region in 2025" program is a unique spiritual and cultural event with profound significance in the series of traditional festivals of Lien Tri - Dong Son village.

Mr. Nguyen Vu Han stated that the Doai region – a land of "spiritual and talented people" with a rich cultural heritage spanning a thousand years – is a place that preserves and brilliantly develops many precious intangible cultural heritages of the nation.

Performing rituals before the performance of the Mother Goddess worship practice.

The "Performance of the Mother Goddess Worship in Doai Region in 2025" program is an opportunity for artisans, musicians, and spirit mediums to come together to perform exquisite rituals, dances, and songs rich in literary and artistic value.

This is a vivid testament to the enduring vitality of a cultural heritage deeply intertwined with the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

The "Performance and Practice of Mother Goddess Worship in Doai Region 2025" program also included a seminar on "Practicing the Shamanic Ritual: Tradition and Contemporary Times".

The ceremonies were performed solemnly.

Speakers at the seminar further clarified the value of the ritual of worshipping the Mother Goddess in the contemporary context. Along with that, researchers and experienced artisans shared their perspectives, practical experiences, and ways to preserve the identity and core values ​​of the Mother Goddess worship ritual.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Yen, Director of the Center for Research and Preservation of Vietnamese Religious and Cultural Beliefs, the Vietnamese belief in worshipping the Mother Goddess of the Three Realms is not only a spiritual practice, but also the culmination of culture, history, and folk knowledge accumulated over thousands of years.

Perform the rituals before serving the deities.

Each ritual, each folk song, each spirit mediumship embodies aspects of life, reflecting the national aesthetic, the spirit of goodness, and the noble aspirations of all social classes in each historical period.

The "Performance of the Mother Goddess Worship in Doai Region in 2025" program is an opportunity to honor traditional cultural values, express gratitude for the merits of the Mother Goddesses and Saints; and at the same time affirm the responsibility of each person in preserving, protecting and spreading this heritage.

The participation of artisans, musicians, mediums, and a large number of local people is proof of the strong and enduring vitality of the Mother Goddess worship in the Đoài region.

At the "Performance of the Mother Goddess Worship in the Đoài Region" program, a seminar titled "Practicing the Shamanic Ritual: Tradition and Contemporary Times" was held.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Yen stated that the practice of Mother Goddess worship in particular, and the Mother Goddess worship of the Vietnamese people in general, has always received special attention from many members of society, from the state, state management agencies to social organizations and especially the community.

Over the years, many provinces and cities have established clubs for preserving and practicing the Mother Goddess worship tradition. These clubs, while having different names, all share the common goal of preserving Mother Goddess worship and operate in a systematic and organized manner.

At the "Performance of the Mother Goddess Worship in the Đoài Region" program, many valuable artifacts associated with the practice of Mother Goddess worship were displayed and introduced to the people and visitors from all over.

The program "Performance of the Mother Goddess Worship in the Đoài Region" held at Liên Trì Pagoda attracted a large number of local people as well as visitors from other regions.

Located in the heart of the ancient village, Lien Tri Pagoda preserves traditional architectural features and is also a venue for many cultural and religious activities.

Pagodas are not only places for daily religious activities but also settings for important ceremonies, contributing to community connection and preserving the local cultural traditions of the Xứ Đoài region.

The traditional festival of Lien Tri - Dong Son village is one of the typical spiritual and cultural activities of the Xu Doai region, which has been maintained by the community for many generations.

Local people are proud of the traditional festival of Lien Tri - Dong Son village. This is one of the typical spiritual and cultural activities of the Xu Doai region, which has been maintained by the community for many generations.

Lien Tri village is a land with a rich history, renowned for its virtuous character, love of learning, and strong folk culture.

This village still preserves many ancient rituals, including the Mother Goddess worship, a unique cultural value of the Vietnamese people, which has been inscribed by UNESCO as a Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Below are some images of artisans, mediums, and musicians performing the Hầu Đồng ritual at Liên Trì:

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