Len Dong - spirit journeys in contemporary urban Vietnam
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Len dong (going into a trance) is a ritual whereby amedium incarnates the souls of gods and spirits. It isassociated with the religions and belief systems of variousethnic groups. This paper describes Len Dong as it ispracticed as part of the cult of the Holy Mothers tominister to the needs of the population and bring goodhealth and prosperity. This form of Len Dong originated inrural agricultural society, however, as society haschanged and a market economy has developed, the ritualhas become urbanised and is particularly popular todayamong small businessmen and tradesmen. It has nowbecome a familiar phenomenon in urban society inVietnam. The medium’s trance provides individuals andgroups with a way to relieve the stresses and strains thatare features of urban, industrial society, it helps themachieve a sense of balance, gives them an idea of how tobehave and gives them a way of integrating with theircommunity. Some people also find in Len Dong a sense ofsecurity and trust in the spiritual life that brings themsuccess and good fortune. There are also people whosimply see it as a form of entertainment.
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Len dong (going into a trance) is a ritual whereby amedium incarnates the souls of gods and spirits. It isassociated with the religions and belief systems of variousethnic groups. This paper describes Len Dong as it ispracticed as part of the cult of the Holy Mothers tominister to the needs of the population and bring goodhealth and prosperity. This form of Len Dong originated inrural agricultural society, however, as society haschanged and a market economy has developed, the ritualhas become urbanised and is particularly popular todayamong small businessmen and tradesmen. It has nowbecome a familiar phenomenon in urban society inVietnam. The medium’s trance provides individuals andgroups with a way to relieve the stresses and strains thatare features of urban, industrial society, it helps themachieve a sense of balance, gives them an idea of how tobehave and gives them a way of integrating with theircommunity. Some people also find in Len Dong a sense ofsecurity and trust in the spiritual life that brings themsuccess and good fortune. There are also people whosimply see it as a form of entertainment.