Changing trend and the factors impacting on ritual practice of Xo Teng people in Tu Mo Rong commune and district, Kon Tum province

Abstract

One of the core elements which have contrbuted to making the image and identity of every ethnic group is the belief. It is so because the faith and practice of belief reflect the worldview, philosophy and behaviour of ethnic group towards nature and society. However, in the trend of integration, globalization and active urbanization as today, the beliefs of ethnic minorities in situ of Central Highlands in general, and of Xo Teng people of Xo Dang ethnic minority in Tu Mo Rong commune and district of Kon Tum province in particular, have changed considerably by intermixed and complicated diversification, impacting on preserving and bringing into play the ethnic cultural identity. This paper focuses on understanding the changing trend and the factors impating the changes in practice of bilief of Xo Teng people in Tu Mo Rong commune today.