Practices of Worshiping Nam Hai Bodhisattva of the Residents in the Southwest Coast

Abstract

The marine culture of the Southwest region has been studied in many different aspects as an important component of Vietnam’s marine culture. In particular, the practice of worshiping Nam Hai Bodhisattva, among others, occupies a high coverage in the Southwest region. The article clarifies the origin and values of the Nam Hai Bodhisattva worship of Southwestern coastal residents, thereby recommending solutions to preserve and promote this practice in the current context.

(Received 18 July 2022; published 25 November 2022)