TTLV: The current status of worshiping Mother Au Co of the people of Hien Luong commune - Ha Hoa - Phu Tho

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Bui Thi Thu Huyen

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: June 29, 1991

4. Place of birth: Xuan Ang commune, Ha Hoa district, Phu Tho province.

5. Student recognition decision No. 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic name:The current status of worshiping Mother Au Co of the people of Hien Luong commune - Ha Hoa - Phu Tho.

8. Major: Sociology Code: 60.31.03.01

9. Scientific instructor:Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Thu Huong, Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of thesis results:

The research topic "The current status of worshiping Mother Au Co of the people of Hien Luong commune - Ha Hoa - Phu Tho" is another research direction on the worship of Mother in general. The thesis analyzed and evaluated the current status of worshiping Mother Au Co of the people of Hien Luong commune through indicators related to people's understanding of Mother Au Co temple, the level of participation, the form of ritual activities, the purpose of worshiping Mother Au Co of the people; at the same time, pointed out the factors that impact and influence their worship of Mother. The survey results show that people often go to the temple on different occasions of the year with different purposes, they prepare different offerings. At the same time, people also participate in activities such as worshiping, fortune telling, and drawing lots. However, people's understanding of Mother Au Co temple is still limited. On that basis, the topic puts forward suggestions to preserve and develop good religious and belief values.

11. Practical application:

The results of the thesis can be used as reference material for some studies in the sociology of religion on the worship of Mother Goddess. In addition, agencies and departments operating in the field of culture and society can use the recommendations proposed in the thesis in the process of preserving and promoting the historical and cultural values ​​of Mother Goddess temples. At the same time, when realizing the level of participation in worship activities of people at these relics, the management agencies will have appropriate policies in preserving and developing the relics.

12. Further research directions:

Expanding the scope of research on the current status of people's participation in Mother Goddess worship. Research on people's understanding and assessment of the sacredness as well as their level of participation in Mother Goddess worship.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Bui Thi Thu Huyen 2. Sex: female

3. Date of birth: June 29, 1991 4. Place of birth: Phu Tho

5. Admission decision number: 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014 by the Rector of College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi Vietnam National University.

6. Changes in academic process: No

7. Official thesis title: The reality of worshiping Mau Au Co of the local in Hien Luong - Ha Hoa - Phu Tho.

8. Major: Sociology Code: 60.31.03.01

9. Supervisor: Associate Doctor Hoang Thu Huong, Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The topic of the research “The reality of worshiping Mau Au Co of the local in Hien Luong – Ha Hoa – Phu Tho” is a different research direction about worshiping Mau.The reality of worshiping Mau Au Co of people in Hien Luong was analyzed and evaluated in the thesis through index related to residents' knowledge about Temple of Mau Au Co, the level of participation, forms of holding ceremonials, the purpose of worshiping Mau Au Co. In addition, the thesis illustrates factors that affect how people act. The result of the research indicates that people have the habit of going on a pilgrimage in the beginning of the year with different purposes and offerings. People also participate in worshiping, consulting fortune-tellers, drawing lots…However, knowledge about the Temple of the local is not sufficient. Based on that fact, the thesis shows some proposals to reserve and develop sacred religion and creed value.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

The result of the thesis can be reference material for studies in religious sociology about creed of worshiping Mother. Besides, any cultural or social departments, offices can apply proposals in the thesis and the authority will have suitable policy when observing the level of participants to reserve and develop the historical and cultural value of the Temple of Mau Au Co.

12. Further research directions, if any:

Broaden sphere research in current circumstances of people's participation in creed activities, research about knowledge, appreciation of the local about the sacred of the Temple and the level of their participation in worshiping Mau.

13. Thesis-related publications: No