Ancestral Temples, Hoi An, Vietnam

Ancestral Temples in Hoi An. We were here on the eve of Hung King Commenoration Day, a holiday dedicated to remembering. Since Confucianism was introduced to Vietnam during the Chinese domination, filial piety, the most fundamental of Confucian values, is very influential and important to Vietnamese families. Accordingly, children are obliged to respect their parents in life and to remember them after they die. The practice of ancestor worship is thus an expression of filial piety toward deceased parents, relatives and ancestors.

These incense coils (which pack flat if you would like to bring one home to burn in your own temple, or you can purchase one here, and they will burn for you) are very cool! Ancestral Temples in Hoi An. We were here on the eve of Hung King Commenoration Day, a holiday dedicated to remembering. Since Confucianism was introduced to Vietnam during the Chinese domination, filial piety, the most fundamental of Confucian values, is very influential and important to Vietnamese families. Accordingly, children are obliged to respect their parents in life and to remember them after they die. The practice of ancestor worship is thus an expression of filial piety toward deceased parents, relatives and ancestors.