Contract·God's Judgment·Bet: Chinese Folk Customary Rules: Chinese Folk Customary Rules

Author: Liu Liming
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "Different customs in five miles, different customs in ten miles." China has a long history, vast territory, and a multitude of ethnic groups. Each region and ethnic group has unique customs, forming a spectacular array of traditions. Historically, there were no dedicated records of Chinese folk customs, with only occasional mentions in local chronicles and ancient writings. Especially for the folk customs of ethnic minorities, from the smallest aspects of social life and interpersonal conduct to the grandest goals of life, and from understanding the national and local conditions to promoting cultural transformation and building a socialist spiritual civilization, they are all of great importance. This book, part of the Chinese Folk Culture Series, collects ancient chronicles, local records, and historical anecdotes, gathers folk customs from all ethnic groups, conducts scientific research, and reveals the various cultural facets of the "living fossils" and "living ancient times" on the vast land of China. It presents the multifaceted aspects of traditional customs: the colorful marriage customs, the meticulously studied naming customs, the lively social etiquette, the long-standing family customs, the bizarre official customs, the sensational underworld customs, the deeply ingrained habitual rules, the diverse commercial customs, the quaint transportation customs, and the varied folk arts. This book is a treasure trove of folk knowledge for readers.