The Research Of The Zhongyue Temple Fair

The paper studies Zhongyue Temple Fair, Taoist beliefs of Zhongyue and the relationships between them, so that they can get more understanding and recognition, which will be more conducive to the prosperity of Zhongyue Temple Fair and the flourish of Zhongyue Taoism, in order to make great contributions to the rural areas of Henan’s economic take-off and the rise of Taoism culture. In this paper, with the relevant literatures, epitaphs and a lot of field research reports, using the method of religion, sociology, philology, and field research to give a relatively deep study on the origin, evolution, characteristics, functions, and Taoism culture historical significance and impact of Zhongyue Temple Fair.The paper is mainly divided into the following three parts:The first part mainly introduces the surrounding geographical and cultural environment of Zhongyue Temple. Through the analysis of the natural and geographical environment, magnificent ancient buildings, historical retrospective and the tortuous course of Zhongyue Taoism, it demonstrate us a classic image of a Taoist temple with thousands of years history. Zhongyue Temple Fair is fertile ground in this culture nurtured by the characteristics of a cultural phenomenon.The second part focuses on the origin and evolution of the Zhongyue Temple Fair. The temple fair, as an important part of traditional folk culture with Chinese characteristics, its essence lies in the folk belief, the core lies in the gods worshiped. In fact, the history of Zhongyue Temple Fair is the history of the Taoist faith.Then, comprehensively describe the manifestations of Zhongyue Temple Fair. Its main manifestations of the bridge, incense, tied doll, thanks to the godfather, touch iron man, singing Buddhist song, the fire, and so on, the Zhongyue Taoist beliefs basically are also integrated in these manifestations. Precisely because of these colorful folk art that makes Zhongyue Temple Fair be more crowded. Finally, I also found in the study Zhongyue Temple Fair has the characteristics of regional, seasonal, collective, mystery, etc.The third part mainly analyzes the relations between Zhongyue Temple Fair and local society. Start from the social functions of Zhongyue Temple Fair, focus on analyzing the religious, and cultural, economic functions and educational function of Zhongyue Temple Fair. Next analyze Zhongyue Temple Fair reflecting the Taoist culture, mainly reflecting in the complete ancient building reserved, the special significance of the herbs transactions and the strange phenomenon of co-existence of Taoist practices and singing Buddhist songs. According to the analysis of the historical significance and impact of the Zhongyue Temple Fair, points that it will play an essential role in the spread of traditional culture, revitalization of Dengfeng economic, and social stability and further enhance the status and influences of Dengfeng city in the country.I firmly believe that, as an important part of the culture of the traditional five mountains, Zhongyue Taoist culture will be more far-reaching impact. Because of the temple deep cultural cohesion, Zhongyue Temple Fair will make new contributions to active cultural life, not only the temple culture rejuvenated, but also the reality of economic services.