Huizhou Clan Ritual Sacrifice Study During The Ming And Qing Dynasties

In the Huizhou area, the ritual sacrifice(Muji), since ancient times is the main form of folk worship,in the late feudal society, has made great progress.Article put Huizhou clan genealogy, local chronicles of Huizhou and The Zhu Xi family ritual as the basic materials research,at the same time,reference documents of Huizhou,"Ming Zhou Wu Jia Dian","She shi xian tan","She ji","Ji yuan ji suo ji"such works and essays.Based on these historical materials,from the history, psychology the origin of patriarchal clans of Huizhou Muji activities, the changes of the times and the concept of geomantic omen behind the Hui people in worship;Some provisions of Huizhou clans in the Ming and Qing Dynasties have some provisions for funds in the system of Muji,Here i analyzed the sources of funds,the use cases and the management of Huizhou Muji activities,behind this is mixed with each clan relationship and the local government is implicated.In the activities of the ritual sacrifice,Huizhou clans also have a very strict rules,behind this show the hierarchical systemthat of the feudal society,especially in late feudal society.The ritual sacrifice(Muji) of Huizhou area basically followed the ancient Confucian rites,and the ceremony is always service for the authorities’ political,this has decided its inevitable reflected the political situation.Muji culture changes with the development as well as the political and economic society,plus the penetration of various cultures,though the form has a certain degree of change,but its essence and cultural core is basically maintained the original appearance.The ancient social has stability and conservatism inherent within, and etc.,show through this special way of Muji activities,this provides a new perspective to the study of China ancient feudal society.