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LE Hoang Anh Thu
Department Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University College of Asia Pacific Studies Position Associate Professor |
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| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2024/09/04 |
| Type | Research paper |
| Peer Review | Peer reviewed |
| Title | Stories behind numbers: Symbols in underground lottery gambling in Vietnam |
| Contribution Type | Single Work |
| Journal | Anthropology Today |
| Journal Type | Another Country |
| Publisher | Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Volume, Issue, Page | 40(4),pp.13-16 |
| Total page number | 4 |
| Author and coauthor | Le Hoang Anh Thu |
| Details | This article is published open-access.
Abstract: This article explores the symbolic significance of numbers in Vietnam's underground lottery game, đề , based on ethnographic fieldwork in Ho Chi Minh City. It investigates how players interpret everyday events and dreams through numbers, creating a unique blend of personal and cultural symbolism. These number symbols function both publicly within the game's subculture and personally, resonating with broader anthropological discussions on the role of symbols in life narratives and cultural performances. By attaching numerical significance to mundane occurrences, players gain a sense of agency and foster shared cultural understanding. The article situates the lottery game within the broader context of Vietnamese culture, emphasizing the crucial role of numbers in daily life and calling for further exploration of numerical practices in Vietnamese society. |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8322.12903 |
| PermalinkURL | https://rai.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1467-8322.12903 |
| URL for researchmap | https://rai.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1467-8322.12903 |