Shamanism in Vietnam
The Northern Mountains of Vietnam are home to 20 of the country's 53 ethnic minority groups. They have maintained their culture through the centuries, and their traditions persist to this day. Their religious traditions are a mix of Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, with elements of Confucianism and animism. Shamans preside over these traditions, their role being largely hereditary and not restricted only to men.
Mark Rapoport has lived in Vietnam for the past 12 years, avidly collecting the art and artifacts of these groups. In 2005 he and his wife opened "54 Traditions Gallery" in Hanoi; he has organized three exhibitions on Shamanism. Mark will illustrate his talk with dozens of shamanic objects and textiles from his collection.
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