(CT) - On the morning of June 5, at the martial arts gym of Phong Dien district, the Vovinam - Viet Vo Dao Federation of Can Tho City organized a training course on Vovinam - Viet Vo Dao rituals for martial arts masters, coaches and Vovinam students.
Vovinam martial artists perform a ritual to pay homage to the founder, headmaster, and deceased masters of the school. Photo: Nguyen Minh
The class was attended by about 60 Vovinam masters, coaches and students who are currently active at clubs in districts and towns in the city. Master Nguyen Van Sen, Chief of Ceremonies and Techniques of the Vovinam - Viet Vo Dao Master Council, along with masters of the Ancestral Hall Ceremonies Committee, directly taught and demonstrated. A solemn Vovinam ritual consists of 3 steps, lasting 15-20 minutes.
Vovinam places great importance on traditional rituals, to express gratitude to the founder, the head of the sect and the deceased martial artists. Master Vo Huu Ly, Chairman of the Vovinam - Viet Vo Dao Federation of Can Tho City, said: Can Tho currently has more than 6,000 martial artists practicing Vovinam at clubs in 9 districts. Organizing this ritual training is to correct the style, discipline and build awareness of conduct and ethics in Vovinam disciples; at the same time, restore the traditional rituals of the sect. Through this training course, the disciples turn to their roots, learning the good and beautiful things in the traditional culture of the Vovinam - Viet Vo Dao sect.
Vovinam students practice rituals. Photo: Nguyen Minh
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