道教神诞节日之审美与社会文化特色论

Aesthetic and Social Cultural Features of Taoist Festivals from Deities' Birthday

道教神诞节日为中国传统民众的生活带来了欢乐与喧腾的气氛,有效驱除人们日常生活中的寂寞与冷清,为各种古老的民间艺术展现自身风采提供了重要时机,肩负着中国历史文化的储蓄与传承之重任。节日里丰富的文娱活动为中国民众赢得精神之自由高蹈提供了便捷之径,神灵神仙的虚拟性到场能够令广大民众尤其是信教民众感受到与神共在的精神宁静与平和。道教神诞节日的周期性降临,增强了社区民众之间的情感,对于广大民众具有强大的聚和力,拥有社群聚合之功能。其审美与社会文化特色尤其显著。

Taoist festivals from the deities＇ birthday brought excitement and joy to the life of traditional Chinese people. They get rid of the loneliness in people＇s everyday life, provide chances for unfolding the charisma of the old folk arts and play the role of keeping Chinese historical cultures. The rich recreational activities during the festivals supply a royal road for Chinese people to win spiritual freedom and the virtual presence of deities can help vast masses, especially the religious masses, feel the spiritual peace of being with deities. Their periodic appearances, enhancing the feelings between communities, have the function of community aggregation by their great power over the general public. Their aesthetic and social cultural features are especially remarkable.