Graduation ceremony (also known as the yin naming ceremony) is an important ritual of Dao people (District Binh Lieu, Quang Ninh Province). The ceremony expresses the aspiration of the compatriots for a prosperous, prosperous and happy life and at the same time embodies the principle of “drinking water, remembering the source”, tightening solidarity in the community.In particular, the ordination ceremony contains profound human values through the teachings recorded in the decree for the recipient. In it, there is an absolute taboo to do evil and bad things.We were fortunate to be present at the ceremony of ordination of Mr. Tang Chan Tao’s family for his two children, Tang Van Thuan (SN 2005) and Tang Van Hiep (SN 2010) in Ngan Phe village, Dong Tam commune, Binh Lieu district, Quang Ninh.In the quiet of the night, only the sound of bells, trumpets, drums and mysterious dances of the sacred ceremony in the small house.Participating in the ceremony, there are 2 main shamans. Those who receive the certificate will call the shaman master – they are all Dao Thanh Y ethnic people in the area who have been invited by their families.Each main shaman will have 2 auxiliary shamans and students. The shaman uses the Nom Dao language to practice rituals, including many contents of teaching regarding traditions, customs and habits, moral advice to be human, how to treat people towards the good and stay away. evil, evil…The ceremony was performed in two days and one night with many steps such as: Preparation, opening the lute, naming the sound, congratulating the army, giving thanks to ancestors and gods… After the ceremony, all members attended the ceremony. The ceremony will be blessed and together gather around the cozy tray that the family has prepared.The stages from preparation to ceremony are very sophisticated, careful and thoughtful, showing the respect, gratitude and respect of the Dao Thanh Y community for the ancestors and gods.The ceremony of granting the identity of the Dao Thanh Y people is usually held at the end of the year or early spring. This is an indispensable ritual in the life of a man Dao Thanh Y. Through this ceremony to affirm to the clan and ancestors regarding the position and role of the man in the family.Unlike the Dao Thanh Phan, the ceremony is held once, twice or even three times, while the Dao Thanh Y people only hold it once in their life.The Dao Thanh Y people believe that, if a man has not undergone the ceremony, he will still be considered a child despite his old age because he has not been granted an identity and has not been given a negative name. Therefore, the Dao Thanh Y men who have passed the rank are considered as adults, allowed to participate in important village affairs, and are eligible to burn incense at the altar on New Year’s Eve, worship ancestors, etc. go to pray for good luck and good harvest for neighbors, when they die, they can reunite with their ancestors.The name of the Dao Thanh Y is associated with the hierarchical number in the ancestral altar to worship on New Year’s Day, anniversaries, and the worshiping ceremony to call upon the soul and the astral. Through the naming ceremony, the shaman instructs the recipient regarding living a good life and not doing evil.The naming of the Dao Thanh Y is closely related to 3 generations, related to the role and hierarchy of the family. In particular, the naming at each level has to go through 3 generations to return once. Therefore, in order not to have the same name as an ancestor, before preparing to name a person, families must carefully consider and check the order in their family line, and then perform a ceremony to ask permission from the ancestor. First “table king” was named.The maintenance of the ceremony of granting the identity of the Dao Thanh Y people for many generations has been contributing to preserving and promoting the precious cultural values and identities of the ethnic minorities in the area of Binh Lieu district, the province. Quang Ninh.>>> Invite readers to watch more exciting videos of 5 unique festivals around the world in January
Graduation ceremony (also known as the yin naming ceremony) is an important ritual of Dao people (District Binh Lieu, Quang Ninh Province). The ceremony expresses the aspiration of the compatriots for a prosperous, prosperous and happy life and at the same time embodies the principle of “drinking water, remembering the source”, tightening solidarity in the community.
In particular, the ordination ceremony contains profound human values through the teachings recorded in the decree for the recipient. In it, there is an absolute taboo to do evil and bad things.
We were fortunate to be present at the ceremony of ordination of Mr. Tang Chan Tao’s family for his two children, Tang Van Thuan (SN 2005) and Tang Van Hiep (SN 2010) in Ngan Phe village, Dong Tam commune, Binh Lieu district, Quang Ninh.
In the quiet of the night, only the sound of bells, trumpets, drums and mysterious dances of the sacred ceremony in the small house.
Participating in the ceremony, there are 2 main shamans. Those who receive the certificate will call the shaman master – they are all Dao Thanh Y ethnic people in the area who have been invited by their families.
Each main shaman will have 2 auxiliary shamans and students. The shaman uses the Nom Dao language to practice rituals, including many contents of teaching regarding traditions, customs and habits, moral advice to be human, how to treat people towards the good and stay away. evil, evil…
The ceremony is performed in two days and one night with many steps such as: Preparation, opening the lute, naming the sound, congratulating the army, giving thanks to ancestors and gods… After the ceremony, all members attended the ceremony. The ceremony will be blessed and together gather around the cozy tray that the family has prepared.
The stages from preparation to ceremony are very sophisticated, careful and thoughtful, showing the respect, gratitude and respect of the Dao Thanh Y community for the ancestors and gods.
The ceremony of granting the identity of the Dao Thanh Y people is usually held at the end of the year or early spring. This is an indispensable ritual in the life of a man Dao Thanh Y. Through this ceremony to affirm to the clan and ancestors regarding the position and role of the man in the family.
Unlike the Dao Thanh Phan, the ceremony is held once, twice or even three times, while the Dao Thanh Y people only hold it once in their life.
The Dao Thanh Y people believe that, if a man has not undergone the ceremony, he will still be considered a child despite his old age because he has not been granted an identity and has not been given a negative name. Therefore, the Dao Thanh Y men who have passed the rank are considered as adults, allowed to participate in important village affairs, and are eligible to burn incense at the altar on New Year’s Eve, worship ancestors, etc. go to pray for good luck and good harvest for neighbors, when they die, they can reunite with their ancestors.
The name of the Dao Thanh Y is associated with the hierarchical number in the ancestral altar to worship on New Year’s Day, anniversaries, and the worshiping ceremony to call upon the soul and the astral. Through the naming ceremony, the shaman instructs the recipient regarding living a good life and not doing evil.
The naming of the Dao Thanh Y is closely related to 3 generations, related to the role and hierarchy of the family. In particular, the naming at each level has to go through 3 generations to return once. Therefore, in order not to have the same name as an ancestor, before preparing to name a person, families must carefully consider and check the order in their family line, and then perform a ceremony to ask permission from the ancestor. First “table king” was named.
The maintenance of the ceremony of honor of the Dao Thanh Y people for many generations has been contributing to preserving and promoting the values and precious cultural identities of ethnic minorities in the area of Binh Lieu district, the province. Quang Ninh.
>>> Invite readers to watch more exciting videos of 5 unique festivals around the world in January
