Landscapes of Folk Beliefs Embodied by Wooden Arch Bridges in East Fujian,China

Cultures of folk beliefs in east Fujian Province were introduced and folk beliefs in the local area summarized as ancestor worship,female immortal worship,Taoist secular gods worship,nature worship and local sage worship.Distribution of wooden arch bridges in east Fujian was introduced,major functions of the wooden arch bridges summarized as traffic hub,repairing village environment,creating rural areas with a favorable Fengshui environment,and also god temple.Folk beliefs embodied in wooden arch bridges were classified and responsibilities of the gods and immortals introduced.It was summarized that wooden arch bridges in east Fujian were embodied with diversified folk beliefs,most of the gods and immortals were believed to be responsible for practical aspects of the locals' life,many gods and immortals were worshipped together,which shows the inclusiveness of folk beliefs in the local area,and contributes to main connotations and regional features of local folk belief cultures.