TTLV: The current state of worshipping Mother Au Co among the people of Hien Luong commune, Ha Hoa district, Phu Tho province.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

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. Decision No. 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title:The current practice of worshipping Mother Au Co among the people of Hien Luong commune, Ha Hoa district, Phu Tho province.

8. Major: Sociology Code: 60.31.03.01

9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thu HuongDepartment of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

The research topic "The Current State of Au Co Mother Goddess Worship Among the People of Hien Luong Commune, Ha Hoa District, Phu Tho Province" is a different research direction on the worship of Mother Goddesses in general. The thesis analyzed and evaluated the current state of Au Co Mother Goddess worship among the people of Hien Luong commune through indicators related to people's understanding of the Au Co Mother Goddess Temple, the level of participation, the forms of ritual activities, and the purposes of worshipping Au Co Mother Goddesses; it also pointed out the factors affecting their worship behavior. Survey results show that people regularly visit the temple throughout the year for various purposes, preparing different offerings. People also participate in activities such as worship, fortune telling, and drawing lots. However, people's understanding of the Au Co Mother Goddess Temple remains limited. Based on this, the thesis offers suggestions for preserving and developing the positive religious and belief values.

11. Practical applications:

The results of this thesis can serve as a reference for several studies in the sociology of religion on the Mother Goddess worship. Furthermore, agencies and departments working in the socio-cultural field can use the recommendations proposed in this thesis in the process of preserving and promoting the historical and cultural value of Mother Goddess temples and shrines. Simultaneously, by observing the level of public participation in worship activities at these sites, management agencies can develop appropriate policies for the preservation and development of these relics.

12. Future research directions:

Expand the scope of research on the current state of people's participation in the worship of Mother Goddesses. This includes studies on people's understanding and evaluation of the sacredness of the belief system, as well as their level of participation in it.

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