妈祖文化与新型农村养老模式的共构略探——以连坂村为例

The Co-construction of Mazu Culture and a New Rural Elderly Care Model:A Brief Exploration Using Lianban Village as an Example

当前,中国已进入老龄化时代。不同于城镇老年职工以退休金养老的模式,大批农村老年人面临着严峻的养老问题。时下农村社会保障依然缺乏,养老金不高,传统的“养儿防老”模式也多现弊端。在此基础上,出现了心系桑梓的莆商以弘扬妈祖精神而创建的新型养老模式。本文以连坂村新型农村养老模式为例,略探妈祖文化与新型农村养老的共构,并指出在丰富老年人物质与精神生活的同时,也激发当地青年对家、国、社会的责任与担当。

China has entered an aging society,and rural elderly people face severe challenges in terms of elderly care,unlike urban elderly workers who rely on pension benefits.Currently,rural social security systems are inadequate,and pension benefits are generally low.The traditional"relying on children for elderly care"model also has many drawbacks.In response to this situation,a new rural elderly care model has emerged,created by Putian businessmen who are dedicated to promoting the spirit of Mazu.This paper takes the new rural elderly care model in Lianban Village as an example to explore the co-construction of Mazu culture and the new rural elderly care model.It highlights how this model enriches the material and spiritual lives of the elderly while inspiring the local youth to shoulder responsibilities and take initiatives.