TTLV: Ancient Bronze God Shrines in Vietnam and Their Historical and Cultural Values

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Tran Van Tuy  

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: February 5, 1985

4. Place of birth: Thuong Tin district, Hanoi

5. Decision No. 2998/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 30, 2013, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student's enrollment.

6. Changes in the training process: none

7. Thesis title:"Ancient Bronze God Shrines in Vietnam and Their Historical and Cultural Values"

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Van Liem– Institute of Archaeology

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis is the first monograph on the relics dedicated to the worship of the god Dong Co.

This thesis presents the most comprehensive collection, systematization, analysis, and classification of relics and artifacts to date. Through analysis, comparison, and processing of documents, the thesis outlines the formation and existence of the relics dedicated to the Dong Co deity.

Explore the formation, content, and significance of the Oath of Loyalty and Filial Piety through the independent feudal dynasties of Vietnam, especially the Ly and Tran dynasties.

The research findings of this thesis will provide and contribute to the study and understanding of the Đồng Cổ deity worship in Vietnam and the annual festival held to commemorate the ancient Loyalty and Filial Piety Society, which is still taking place at historical sites. It will contribute to the protection, preservation, and promotion of national cultural identity in the era of openness and integration.

11. Practical applications:

This thesis can be used as a reference for teaching, learning, and researching related historical sites, artifacts, and festivals.

12. Future research directions:

- Research prospects on the cultural values ​​of the Dong Son bronze drums.

- Research the value and propose methods for preserving and promoting the value of historical relics and artifacts.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Tran Van Tuy 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 05, February, 1985 4. Place of birth: Thuong Tin district, Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 2998/QD-XHNV-SDH, Dated 30 December 2015 by Rector of College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University (Hanoi).

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title: “Relics worshiping Dong Co (Bronze Drum) God and their cultural historical values”

8. Major: Archeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Van Liem, Deputy Chairman of Institute of Archeology

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis is the first monograph of the relics of the God of Dong Co (Bronze Drum).

I will collect and then analyze scientifically the system of the relics and objects. By dint of those procedures, the thesis aims to sketch the formation and existence of the Dong Co God relics.

In addition, the thesis will depict the meaning of the Trung Hieu Oath in Vietnam and its festival. This event is annually held in an effort to commemorate the Trung Hieu Oath in various sites. Finally, the thesis will call on the protection, maintenance and promotion of the national identity in the context of Vietnam's open door era.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

The thesis can be used for reference, studying and understanding of the relics, objects and festivals.

12. Further research directions, if any:

- Prospects to research the values ​​of Dong Don Bronze Drums

- Possibilities to further study and then propose viable solution towards conservation and promotion activities of the relics and objects as well.

13. Thesis-related publications: None