Study On Fairy Liu Belief Culture In Fuchuan Of Guangxi

The achievements of research on belief in Liu Xianniang in Fuchuan,Guangxi have tended to focus on one particular aspect over the years,but the achievements of comprehensive research on belief in Liu Xianniang are very limited.In order to fill in the gap,the author tries to conduct comprehensive and profound analysis on the culture of worshipping Liu Xianniang through field research based on the achievements made by the predecessors so that evaluation on the culture of worshipping Liu Xianniang can be comprehensive and objective.The introduction partpresents the origin and development of belief in Liu Xianniang,and summarizes current research on worshipping Liu Xianniangof the scholars as well as the topic,idea,frame and methods of the author's research.First,the author introduces the cultural ecology system thatthe belief in Liu Xianniang relies on,and knows by investigation that the formation of belief in Liu Xianniang is relevant to disastrous natural environment of Fuchuanand the influence of human environment in which the witchcraft prevails.Second,the author analyzes the spread of culture of worshipping Liu Xianniang,puts emphasis on analysis and summary based on records in the field research.The driving force of.spread of belief in Liu Xianniang is that it satisfies the demand for production and life of the public.Liujiang Town is the center of worshipping Liu Xianniang,and most of the believers from Liujiang Town had been scattered in different villages due to the construction of Guishi reservoir.To some extent,the external factor has accelerated the spread of belief.At the same time,the author discusses main routes for spreading the belief in Liu Xianniang from oral communication and people's behavior.Third,the author conducts analysis on the activities ofworshipping Liu Xianniang,and analyzes the content of temples for people's worshipping,worship ceremony,and the activities of worshipping in the big Liu Xianniang Outing Festival by categories.The fourth part analyzes the connotation of belief in Liu Xianniang,and its characteristics and function are the core of the thesis.The conclusion part emphasizes again the foundation and guarantee which make the vitality of worshipping Liu Xianniangcontinue.Meanwhile,the author puts forward that people shall treat the belief in Liu Xianniang fairly,that is,people shall see not only its undesirable customs but also the reasonability of its existence.It will helps to eliminate the factors that are not conducive to social development,carry forward positive content of the belief,and enhance national self-esteem and self-confidence.