Gọi hồn

"Gọi hồn" is a traditional Vietnamese spiritual practice believed to facilitate communication with spirits or ancestors. It involves rituals where a medium, often called a trance or spirit medium, enters an altered state of consciousness to summon and receive messages from spirits. This practice is rooted in Vietnamese cultural and religious beliefs, emphasizing respect for ancestors and the spiritual world. It's commonly performed during ancestral worship ceremonies or spiritual festivals, serving as a way to honor the dead and seek guidance or blessings from the spiritual realm.