Ancestor veneration and death beliefs, practices in East Asia, Vietnam
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Many in the region practice ancestor veneration and say it is important to follow traditional funeral practices.

Many in the region practice ancestor veneration and say it is important to follow traditional funeral practices.

  • mintiefresh@piefed.socialEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I have a small altar for my grand parents (whom I have never known) and my mom (she passed away 7 years ago).

    I don’t actually believe in the spirits and all of that. It’s kind of just for aesthetics now and it’s nice for my daughter to see my mom’s picture. I suppose maybe it’s just a bit comforting to me.

    But I don’t really believe their spirits come back and eat the fruit I put up there.