": Fubao Village

Author: Chen Zhihua
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Fubochang is another religious center in a vast area, so it was once called Fubochang. There are at least fourteen temples and halls on the streets, occupying about one-third of the town's land. There are also temples outside the town. Temples are often venues for folk cultural activities, either for performances or temple fairs. Throughout the year, Fubochang is always bustling with activities, making it a cultural center of the region. As an economic, religious, and cultural hub, and a transportation junction for both water and land, it naturally has the Gelaohui (Brotherhood Society) activities prevalent across Sichuan Province. All of these, combined with the special customs of immigrants, make Fubochang's history and culture exceptionally rich and deeply rooted in local traditions. After 1949, Fubochang underwent a series of changes. The role of the religious center weakened, and cultural activities were organized by the cultural bureau. Opium dens, gambling houses, and brothels disappeared, but the town's old layout remained unchanged. Fubochang's fortune lies in the fact that its new area has already formed. Its geographical conditions allow the new area to develop without disrupting the protection of the old street, and the old street does not hinder the development of the new area. However, the old street will certainly retain its vitality in the long run, which is the special vitality of cultural relics and historical heritage. The scenery of Fubochang's old street is also deeply moving—it is a landscape filled with romantic fantasies, poetic charm, and a sense of resilience. It carries historical solemnity. No wonder it has already been the location for several films and TV dramas. Photographers and painters also come here to paint. This book is divided into nine parts, each detailing the following topics: From the Gelaohui Brotherhood Society to..., Born on the Sichuan-Guizhou Road, "Huguang fills Sichuan," The Five Dragons Embrace the Pearl, Hui Long Street, From the Wuxian Temple to Wanshou Palace, From Literature to the Fire God Temple, Temple Fairs and Dragon Lanterns, Looking Ahead. Each part covers detailed content.