Founded in the 1920’s, Caodaism is one of Vietnam’s most unique religious sects. Syncretist by nature, the religion blends eastern and western philosophies with secular beliefs to make a colorful mish-mash. Their ideals are based on the founder’s séance messages. He must have been a real Le Miserables fan - they count Victor Hugo as one of their leading saints.
Their church was a Technicolor delight; their funerary car was even more so.
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