A Contrastive Study on Folk Custom Semantics of Chinese and English Words of Plants and Animals

This paper attempts to make a comparison of folk custom semantics on Chinese and English words of plants and animals.

Farming Ritual and Festival Folk Custom of Dong Ethnic Minority Group

In order to pray for harvest and express gratitude, Dong ethnic arranged sacrifices of farming in accordance with periodicity of rice production and its requirements to festivals and calendar. Meanwhile, New Year, Pray in Spring and Return in Autumn not only play significant roles in agricultural production, but also evolve to farming holidays which are enriched with more social connotations. Centered on husbandry and production, some folklore that is rich in local color has been formed in Dong society. The writer introduced some farming ritual of Dong ethnic group, such as, sowing, Kai Yang Men, Rain-praying, Chang Xin, reaping and Lunar New Year, summarized their belief in the land worship, festival ritual, ancestor ritual and ceres ritual. It is concluded that sacrifice is a production-related folklore, which is formed by repeated operation and constant practice. Some taboos were also prohibited in agricultural sacrifice because people were not able to change the unfavorable reality of farming with their insufficient experience and knowledge; however, they resorted to witchcraft for the purpose of harvest. It is believed that the activity of sacrifice will also be kept in the life of Dong ethnic group due to their dependency on agriculture and the land.

Analysis of Aesthetic Value and Tourism Development of Folk Custom Resources in Southeast Chongqing of China

Geographic conditions of southeast Chongqing were introduced, and characteristics of tourist landscapes in this area were analyzed by using connotations of tourism aesthetics and effect of "probability selection". Furthermore, aesthetic value of folk cultures was elaborated from the perspectives of basic aesthetic forms, such as beauty of ethnic buildings, folk customs, history and culture, and also special food. It was proposed that developing unique value of folk custom resources by applying tourism aesthetics and displaying the value in tourism development would contribute a lot to the preservation of beauty of local tourist cultures and development of tourism industry. Finally, suggestions were given for the protection and development of folk customs in southeast Chongqing in view of different development subjects, that is, government, tourist enterprises and the public.

Analysis on the Impacts of Precise Poverty Alleviation on Folk Customs and Control Measures

The promotion of precise poverty alleviation in poverty-stricken areas will inevitably lead to changes in local folk customs.The economic development may bring about greater development of folk customs,and may also lead to qualitative changes in folk customs.This paper mainly introduced the impact of the precise poverty alleviation on the folk customs.Based on the analysis,it came up with pertinent control measures,to better combine the folk customs with precise poverty alleviation measures,to promote common development of economy and culture in poverty stricken areas.

Analysis on the Impact of Folk Custom on Targeted Poverty Alleviation

Folk custom is specific embodiment of regional economy,society and culture,which has certain impact on targeted poverty alleviation work. Under the background,by analyzing logical relationship between folk custom and targeted poverty alleviation,and combining actual work experience,its impact on targeted poverty alleviation work is summarized. Analysis results show that folk custom has an active role in poverty alleviation through education,tourism and industry,and could obstruct poverty returning to certain degree. But its dross part brings stubborn conservatism,which hinders progress of regional thinking,reduces the effect of poverty alleviation,affects local people's behavior choice,and also obstructs popularization of poverty alleviation projects. Therefore,it needs conducting necessary guide and management of folk custom in targeted poverty alleviation work,changing existing habits and customs,developing advantages and avoiding disadvantages,which could improve the accuracy of poverty alleviation,and better achieve the goal of poverty alleviation.

Pursuing Harmony between Form and Meaning:A Case Study of Plan and Design of Gongbo Folk Custom Park

Taking Gongbo Folk Custom Park as the thread,this paper expounded the importance of sticking to the cultural and historical concept in landscape design,and made a preliminary exploration of application in actual landscape design.In the plan and design,it pursued unique characteristics through cultural refinement,focused on the study of connotation of Gongbo regional culture,refined and manifests the essence of culture in the design,and provided a brand new and colorful modern cultural living space for Tibetan people.

ECSRE Analysis on Late Comer Strategy for Folk Custom Eco-tourism of Southeast Chongqing in the New Normal State

The development of late comers in the new normal state is a practical and urgent issue to be tackled by underdeveloped areas of China in current situation.The development strategy of late comers is economic development strategy different from economically developed areas.Five element strategic analysis model(ECSRE) stresses intrinsic features of things,which is favorable for making clear weakness of late comers and suitable for southeast Chongqing.With the aid of the ECSRE,on the basis of analyzing resources and external conditions,this paper made an in-depth analysis on late comer strategy for southeast Chongqing from the perspective of industry pattern attribute,development stages,individual characters and thinking pattern of decision-makers.It stresses regional cooperation,unified restriction,dislocation characteristics,institutional simulation and innovation and improving policy system,to stimulate strengths of late comers,so as to promote long-term rapid and sustainable development of folk custom eco-tourism in southeast Chongqing.

A Stigmatized Wedding Custom Versus A Positive Representation in Folk Legends: Chinese Naodongfang and Its Gender Troubles

Folk legends depict Naodongfang as an auspicious and positive custom,in contrast to the intellectuals’negative comments found in historical manuscripts concerning Naodongfang.The three types(stories of auspicious and mythical figures who were incarnated as respected emperors and initiated Naodongfang;tales of folk heroes who were brave and courageous enough to fight villains such as bad emperors or demons;and urban legends of everyday people’s experiences),affirm Naodongfang as an essential component of a Chinese wedding.The beliefs and legends underlie the practice of lively and noisy weddings and led to the pervasiveness of Naodongfang that continues until today.Folk legends and their related beliefs speak to the longevity of Naodongfang and suggest its historical and present importance.

民俗文化视域下桐城歌的音乐艺术特征研究

桐城歌是安徽省桐城地区的一种民间音乐形式,具有悠久的历史和丰富的民俗文化内涵。本文从民俗文化的视角出发,探讨桐城歌的音乐艺术特征。对桐城歌的发展历史、音乐特点进行分析,进而用艺术人类学的研究方法对桐城歌的地域性、叙事性、文学性进行论述,揭示其独特的音乐艺术特征。此外,桐城歌作为国家级非物质文化遗产,本文也对其传承模式和推广模式进行了深入探讨,以探寻其与当地民俗文化的紧密联系。通过对桐城歌的音乐艺术特征进行研究,不仅可以丰富对民间音乐艺术形式的认识,还可以促进对当地民俗文化的传承和保护。

明代中晚期民间饮茶习俗及其社会功能的探究——以明代小说戏曲材料为中心

明代广泛的饮茶行为在明代民间形成了丰富多彩的饮茶习俗,这些民间饮茶习俗罕有系统的记载,零散见于不同的文献。而明代中晚期的通俗小说戏曲发展蓬勃,这些文学作品生动记录了当时社会的日常生活状态,通过整理分析这些文学作品中的茶事活动,系统展示明代中晚期民间饮茶之习俗,探索当时饮茶习俗的社会功能。

曹乃谦作品中的民俗文化探析

曹乃谦是土生土长的大同作家,他的作品融入了对雁北地区民俗文化的书写,有浓郁的地方文化特色。曹乃谦对民俗文化的书写主要集中在有形的物质民俗、心意信仰民俗、人生礼仪民俗等方面。在作品中书写民俗文化,不仅具有美学意义和社会意义,对小说创作也具有重要意义。

凝结中华民族共同意识:以中秋民俗艺术的深层历史内涵与现代转化为例

中秋节起源于月祭,月祭在世界各地早期均有发生,且多与“生殖崇拜”相联系,是原始思维的产物。但我国自周以来的官方月祭内涵已经从生殖崇拜转向了对自然规律与社会规律的尊重,并与礼乐文化及“阴阳”观念结合。除了官方祭月活动,中秋节的民俗仪式在形成过程中更多地受到民间信仰、神话传说及文人赏月活动的影响。“嫦娥奔月”和“吴刚伐桂”是两个与中秋节密切相关的神话,它们在中秋民俗与信仰的形成过程中起了重要作用。通过考察中秋民俗,可以了解中国人信仰系统中某些美好的理念及长生久视思想的形成过程。中秋节的传统在当代社会受到了严重冲击,中秋节民俗仪式的重建活动需要抓住“团圆”“平等”“诗意”“生命感”四个核心内涵进行,同时利用当下发达的网络与社交媒体、教育戏剧等新手段进行推广,与时俱进地赋予其新的生命力。

“蟹壳肚”文化隐喻与渊源探究

“蟹壳肚”是福建省漳州市东山县关帝庙的槛墙门堵图案,目前只在东山有据可考最早的一批古庙中遗存,“蟹壳肚”图案在当地只知其名,不知其意。研究“蟹壳肚”有益于对东山丰富的民俗文化与海洋文化进一步地解读。通过大量的田野调查,结合美学、图像学等多学科视角,确定“蟹壳肚”是以鲎为原型,再由鲎尾的艺术化形象所形成的民俗文化符号,其反映了明清时期东山渔民们真实的海洋生活,承载了东山地域特征、海洋文化与海神信仰功德圣迹等多重文化隐喻。

以典型器物为载体的冀商精神研究

冀商作为中国最早的商帮之一,在漫长的商业实践中形成了独特的冀商精神。该文以冀商经商时使用的生产工具及量具为抓手,揭示冀商精神与经商器物之间的联系并探讨冀商精神对未来商业发展的价值和意义。首先,梳理经商器物的历史沿革,通过分析墨斗、熨斗的形制、材料、功能等方面的演变探讨经商器物的发展脉络;其次,选取具有代表性的糕点模具和量斗,从象征意义及使用场景出发论述冀商精神的物质化及文化;最后,以著名冀商企业为例说明冀商精神与现代企业管理之间的关系,并探讨冀商精神在商业实践和企业发展中的应用价值,以期为商业领域的创新和发展提供理论支持。

调研分析:辽宁满族刺绣的非遗特性

辽宁满族刺绣是辽宁地区少数民族的一种刺绣工艺,是满汉文化交融的一种艺术形式,以淳朴的图案和粗犷、豪放的北方风格而别具一格,其非遗特性在辽宁文化传承中起到了重要作用。辽宁岫岩与锦州满族民间刺绣于2008年入选第二批国家级非物质文化遗产名录。本文通过对辽宁各地满族刺绣的考察、调研、采访,从其历史与传承性、地域与民族性、文化与艺术性、民俗与实用性、非遗传承人及技艺进行分析,梳理辽宁满族刺绣的非遗特性,基于田野调查与图文分析,总结其非遗价值,思考其未来传承方式和发展路径。

建设高质量民俗特色小镇推动中华优秀传统文化“两创”

民俗特色小镇建设是推动中华优秀传统文化创造性转化、创新性发展的现实路径之一。当下民俗特色小镇建设中还存在一些问题:与居民日常生活脱节,民俗文化特色缺少赖以存在的活水源头;民俗特色小镇文化内涵挖掘不充分,民俗文化品牌意识有待提高;文化协同发展能力欠缺,文化赋能特色小镇发展效能不足。因而需要充分挖掘民俗文化内涵,打造特色小镇独有的民俗文化名片,做好民俗特色小镇建设战略规划,促进民俗文化与特色小镇深度融合,以实现民俗特色小镇发展与民俗文化创造性转化、创新性发展双赢。

谐音祈愿吉祥图案在现代设计中的变化与应用研究

以谐音祈愿吉祥图案为例,通过分析谐音祈愿民俗下传统的吉祥图案到现代设计演变的变化内容和影响因素,探索当下谐音祈愿传统民俗在现代设计应用中的发展方向。通过案例分析、文献研究等多种研究手段,探究谐音祈愿吉祥图案在现代设计中的创作方法,并结合实际情况进行创新设计实践。社会发展和现代文化影响了传统谐音祈愿吉祥图案在现代设计中的继承与创新,通过对其变化的研究和设计实践,丰富谐音祈愿吉祥图案新的内涵与价值,为传统谐音民俗与吉祥图案的传承和发展提供借鉴。

农村人情新民俗的制度实践、制度绩效与制度边界——以江西石城移风易俗为例

江西石城“请客不收礼”新民俗的移风易俗实践,促进了农村人情新民俗的诞生与扩散,对当地经济与社会发展产生显著正向影响。新民俗具有强大韧性和高度弹性的制度特性,具有差序执行赋予制度适应性以及非正式制度带来非正式约束的制度优势;新民俗具有助力乡村文化治理、推动乡风文明建设的文化绩效,并通过衔接精准脱贫效力和扩大农村内需市场的礼金治理方式,促进农民共同富裕的经济绩效。基于此,新民俗的扩散路径是基于人情往来地域多元化的现实基础,新民俗具有差序人情底层逻辑的总体特征和地方性仪式性人情的模式分类;基于新民俗创新扩散的时空性特征,需要因势利导的适时切入与因地制宜的本地化改造。