Hoa- Viet Cultural Acculturation - Integration in Ho Chi Minh City Regarding Religious Aspects: Retrospects and Prospects

EasyChair Preprint 15626

Abstract

This scholarly article examines the complex dynamics between Chinese and Vietnamese cultural paradigms, with a particular emphasis on their religious practices. The interplay between these two cultures has engendered a profound intermingling of traditions, illustrating significant mutual influence. The reverence for deities and the celebration of festivals serve as illustrative examples of their shared cultural practices. Vietnamese religious sites have drawn the attention of Chinese adherents, while simultaneously, elements of Vietnamese culture have been assimilated into Chinese traditions. This cultural interchange manifests across various domains, encompassing architectural styles, modes of religious expression, and forms of performing arts. The Chinese demographic within Ho Chi Minh City has further augmented the city's cultural fabric through the integration of Vietnamese cultural components. This phenomenon epitomizes the synergistic coexistence and reciprocal influence inherent between the two distinct cultures.

Keyphrases: Acculturation, cultural exchange, cultural integration, syncretism

@booklet{EasyChair:15626,
  author    = {Nguyen Minh Giang and Nguyen Thuy Van},
  title     = {Hoa- Viet Cultural Acculturation - Integration in Ho Chi Minh City Regarding Religious Aspects: Retrospects and Prospects},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 15626},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}