Clan Culture in Vietnam: Theoretical and Practical Issues

Tang Chanh Tin^1,

¹The University of Danang – University of Science and Education, Vietnam

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Tang Chanh Tin. Clan Culture in Vietnam: Theoretical and Practical Issues. World Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. 2026; 12(1):19-24. doi: 10.12691/wjssh-12-1-3

Abstract

Vietnam is known as an agricultural country with a long-standing tradition in Southeast Asia. Its unique geographical position and millennia-long history of nation building and defense have endowed the Vietnamese people with a distinct cultural identity and a strong spirit of self-reliance and resilience. Within the overall structure of Vietnamese culture, clan culture holds a significant position. Each developmental stage of Vietnam, both in the past and present, bears the distinct imprint of clan culture. Clan and clan culture have become a cultural entity that is present and significantly influences Vietnamese history and culture. This study will focus on clarifying the theoretical and practical issues surrounding clan culture in Vietnam.

Keywords:
clan clan culture theory practice Vietnam

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