Culture and Folklore of East China Sea Islands

Author: Jiang Bin
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book argues that island production customs can be divided into three levels: the relationships among people during the production process, the belief customs in production rituals, and the production models and behavioral customs. The book discusses the changes, characteristics, and patterns of island production customs, providing specific analyses and examinations of fishing and harvesting customs, fish processing and trade customs, aquaculture and shellfish harvesting customs, as well as other customs related to the sea. In the examination of island life customs, the author explores the life etiquette of islanders, its historical origins, lifestyles and manifestations, and the influence of sea worship on life etiquette. The spiritual beliefs of islanders are deeply rooted in their psychology, and the book also conducts specialized investigations and analyses of this, revealing the unique psychological states, value systems, and behavioral patterns of islanders. In the harsh island life, people have also created unique competitive games, such as sports competitions and children's games, adding vibrancy and entertainment to the lonely island life. Similarly, through long-term production and life practices on islands, a rich and diverse literary and artistic tradition has emerged, genuinely reflecting the production and life of islanders and their ideals and aspirations. Island folk medicine customs are specially set as a chapter, with distinctive features. Through the excavation and organization of materials, it fully demonstrates that island medical resources are part of the Chinese medical treasury. By examining and analyzing the above content, the book ultimately focuses on the development and utilization of island resources, reflecting the author's rational perspective and awareness of reality, which is precisely the significance of basic and applied research. The book includes ten chapters, such as: Origins and Changes of Island Residents, Development of the East China Sea's Major Fishing Grounds, Rituals and Beliefs of Shipbuilding, and Island Production Customs, etc.