Several consanguineous persons are a family. Several consanguineous families share a lineage.
Following the genealogical tablet, we know the history, origin, and the first person ...of the lineage.
The male members of the same lineage living in a commune, the same district or province meet each other at descendant of lineage creator twice a year: the 15th day of January and the 15th day of July according to the lunar calendar.
The anniversary of the death of the creator of the lineage is a big party for not only his members but also for the commune.
The Vietnamese family follow the patriarchal, matrilineal and patriloca regime.
In general, in the Oriental countries, the family plays the largest role, particularly in Vietnam.
Vietnam has its culture based on agriculture, often facing natural calamities. So, the community spirit is at the first position. The word'' Lang -'' Village'' is accompanied by Nuoc - Country''.
In Vietnam, the village and lineage are, in many cases, the same unit: Dang Xa: Village of the Xa lineage, Le: The village of Le lineage.....
The strength of lineage with the community spirit is the fact that all members are responsible to help each other materially and spiritually.
The relationship is consanguineous, from top to bottom: one born before remains higher than the one born after.
The negative side of this close relationship is conservative, causing autonomy in the community which is, sometimes not favorable to economic development.
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