| Description |
Cấp sắc Initiation Ritual of the Yao is an important ritual, recognizing the maturity of Dao men. In the local language, Cap Sac is called "Qúa Tang" or "Qúa Tăng". "Qúa" means to experience or go through challenges; "Tang" is a lamp or an object used to illuminate. Therefore, the name “Qúa Tang” means to go through the lamp lighting ritual, originating from the scene of lighting lamps and candles to illuminate the person receiving the ritual during the Cap Sac process.
Cấp sắc Initiation Ritual of the Yao is usually held for boys from 10 years old and up and is performed during the off-season. Lamps are lit (can be 3, 5, 7, 9 or 12 lamps) to illuminate the person receiving the ritual. After going through the ritual, under the light, the Yao man is recognized as an adult, given a Dharma name, given the right to be a teacher, given the right to worship ancestors.
Cấp sắc Initiation Ritual of the Yao reflects the rich spiritual life of the Yao people, expressed through dances, antiphonal singing - Páo dung, paintings, paper-cut images... through prayers and stories with high educational value about origins and customs. |
