The Research Of The Seagod Worship And Rituals Of Waisha In Beihai

The characteristics of the seagod worship are obviously represented in a seriesof ritual activities of Longmu Temple which at Waisha Island in Beihai.Ritual process shows the rich folk elements and highlights the characteristics ofthe local culture. Before writing this article, writer carried out seveninvestigations, on this base, I have a full range of this folk customs, so as to graspthe relation between the social parties and this folk customs, and putforward some measures on the evolution of its development.This article includes introduction, body and conclusion. The body includes fiveparts. Part one: Introducing the natural environment and the historical backgroundof Waisha, to pave the way for the analysis of the cause. Part two: Classifying theseagod of Waisha, and on the base of investigations, describing the process of therituals. Part three: Showing the folk elements of the rituals, such as food, clothing,folk handicraft art; folk art; folk entertainment and worshiping ceremonies ofDaogong. Part four: Analyzing the cause of the seagod worship and the currentfunction. Part five: Summarizing the different understanding of the local people,the government, cultural workers and the media on the seagod worship and ritualsof Waisha in Beihai, and putting forward some strategies about inheritance.In conclusion, by the investigations about the rituals of Longmu Temple, wecan find that: Rituals of the seagod worship which relying on the Longmu Templeare the comprehensive performances of the folk culture. Those still have functionsof spiritual comfort, entertainment, group cohesion power and culturaltransmission. The forever psychological needs of people demands the lastingvitality of the seagod worship. However, the transmission of this folk performanceneeds the joint efforts and mutual cooperation with each other.