TTLV: The tradition of releasing floating lanterns during festivals in Thailand and Vietnam

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Phayom Nahorkham

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: November 17, 1983

4. Place of birth: Thailand

5. Decision on recognition of graduate students No. 3071/2015/QD-XHNV, dated December 9, 2015 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 tradition of releasing floating lanterns during festivals in Thailand and Vietnam.

8. Major: Vietnamese Studies Code: 60.22.01.13

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Dang Thi Van Chi– Faculty of Vietnamese Studies – University of Social Sciences and Humanities

10. Summary of thesis results:

The thesis has introduced to readers an overview of the history, cultural characteristics, features of the festival and some typical festivals of Thailand and Vietnam. The tradition of releasing lanterns in festivals in Thailand and Vietnam has been described on the general picture from the origin of the ritual, the practice of the ritual, the characteristics of the lantern releasing ceremony in localities in Thailand as well as the lantern releasing festival in Hue in Vietnam... From there, the thesis has drawn comments and assessments on the nature of the lantern releasing festival, the similarities and differences between the lantern releasing festival in Thailand and Vietnam, as well as the cultural exchange and acculturation between countries in the Southeast Asian region.

The results of the thesis also show the harmonious combination and spread in the cultural traditions of the two countries, especially the influence of Buddhist culture on the lives of the people from the past to the present. The lantern festival, in addition to expressing the lives and beliefs of local people, also connects the relationship between local people and people from other regions. Although not expressed through words, the festival is a deep connection expressing the beliefs and hearts of the indigenous people. In addition to sharing meaningful and impressive cultural traditions, it is also an opening to receive in order to move towards mutual understanding and strengthen the friendly relationship between countries in the region.

11. Practical application:

The results of this thesis can be applied in the research fields of the tradition of releasing floating lanterns in neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, communities in river basins in Asia and on all other continents, to study the comparative process of their formation and origin more clearly.

12. Further research directions: None

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Phayom Nahorkham 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: November 17, 1983 4. Place of birth: Thailand

5. Admission decision number: 3071/2015/QD-XHNV, on December 9, 2015 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

6. Change in academic process: No

7. Official thesis title: The culture of Loy Krathng in term of festival in Thailand and Vietnam.

8. Major: Vietnamese Study Code: 60.22.01.13

9. Supervisor: Dr. Dang Thi Van Chi – Faculty of Vietnamese Studies - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis introduces readers about the general characteristics of history, cultural characteristics, typical festivals and some of the typify festivals of Thailand and Vietnam. Loy Krathong in the festival of Thailand and Vietnam described out in the same type of frame from the origin of the festival, the performance, specific of the Loy Krathong festival in country parts of Thailand as well as the Loy Krathong festival in Hue province of Vietnam... Those made the thesis brings out the result, and evaluation essencial of the Loy Krathong festival, the similarity and difference between the Loy Krathong festival in Thailand and Vietnam as well as the coomunications of the cultural exchange itself within the Souhteast Asia.

The result of this thesis shows the connection and expression of culture between the festivals of two countries, especially the impact of Bhudism culture on the living of people from the pass until now. The Loy Krathong festival, besides showing the living, belief of the local people, and also the connection between the local people with the visitors from other areas. Even it is not connected by speaking out, but it is a deeply connected to express the beliefs and spirituality of the local people. Besides exchanging the culteral so meaningful and immpresive, it is also opening up the minds of people to receving or understanding each other too.

11. Practical applicability:

The result of this thesis can be used in the further research field about the Loy Krathong festival wihtin the neighborhood countries in Southeast Asia, countries along the river in Asia and also for another country, for the deeper comparision of the formation of our origins clearer.

12. Further study directions, if any: No

13. Thesis-related publications: No