Preservation of Cultural Values and Socio-Economic Development in the Sustainable Development of the Khmer People in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Abstract

Cultural belief is a unique feature that has an important value in the spiritual life of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta. It is a bold combination of indigenous and religious colors, most of the Khmer in the Mekong Delta believe in Theravada Buddhists, taking it as one of their ways of life, as solid spiritual support to adjust behavior, and handling interpersonal, and social relationships. Cultural beliefs have created for the Khmer in the Mekong Delta to have a rich, unique spiritual life, bringing their own identity, contributing to diversity in the culture of Vietnam. This book highlights the manifestations of cultural belief and points out the values of cultural belief in the spiritual life of Khmer people in the Mekong Delta, and contributes to preserving, preserving the cultural belief of the Khmer people. Thereby, to preserve and promote cultural beliefs in the spiritual life of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta in the sustainable development of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.