Đình thần Thường Thạnh trong xây dựng đời sống văn hóa ở cơ sở

Abstract

Communal temples have long played a great role in stabilizing the spirit as well as monitoring many village activities of economy, politics, culture, society, etc. In this article, we present some of their roles in building grass-root cultural life in the current situation such as: stabilizing spiritual life, fostering communal engagement, developing musical, physical-sport activities, aiding community healthcare, educating traditional values, etc., together with some solutions to improve the effectiveness of building cultural life in these places. The article serves as a reference source for cultural managers practicing local cultural policies, and equally realizing the position and role of communal temples (grass-root cultural institutions) in spiritual cultural tourism development of Can Tho city.