环北部湾海洋文化的内涵与精神象征——以珠还合浦传说为例

The Connotation and Spiritual Symbol of Beibu Gulf Marine Culture——A Case Study of the Legend of Returning the Pearl to Hepu County

环北部湾海洋文化遗产丰富多样,作为千百年来劳动创造的结晶,南珠文化是北部湾海洋文明的典型代表,而珠还合浦传说为南珠文化之精髓。该故事源远流长,内涵丰富,具生产性、民间性、美丽性、纯洁性、光明性等属性,但纯洁性为核心属性、根本属性,构成了环北部湾海洋文化的本质精神。

The marine cultural heritage in Beibu Gulf area is rich and splendid, among which, the South Sea Pearl culture is a typical representative. The South Sea Pearl culture is the fruit of Beibu Gulf people＇s intelligence and labor during thousands of years. The Legend of Returning the Pearl to Hepu County represents the essence of the South Sea Pearl culture. The story can be traced back to the ancient times and is rich in connotations, displaying great productivity, folk features, beauty, purity and brightness. Purity makes the core among all these features as well as the essential spirit of Beibu Gulf marine culture.