妈祖俗信入粤及其原因初探

The Introduction of Mazu Belief to Guangdong and the Related Reasons

妈祖信仰肇始于北宋时期的福建莆田,然南宋初年即传入粤地,成为粤地民间重要俗信。粤地殊异的地理位置和独特的人文环境以及发达的海运事业,为妈祖俗信入粤奠定了社会基础和打开了方便之门;妈祖在粤地的神威灵应,为妈祖俗信入粤提供了契机。地缘,亲缘和人缘,各种因缘际合,促成妈祖俗信的入粤。

Mazu Belief originated in Putian,Fujian of Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) and,was introduced to Guangdong in early Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) and became one of the important folk beliefs in Guangdong.The special geographical position,unique human environment and developed maritime enterprise set up a social base and opened a door for Mazu Belief.Mazu Belief was successfully introduced to Guangdong for the reasons of the connections among regions,kinship relationships and people,etc.