Contract. Divine Judgment. Bet: Chinese Folk Customary Rules

Author: Liu Liming
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "Different customs in five miles, different customs in ten miles." China has a long history, vast territory, and numerous ethnic groups. Each region and ethnic group has unique customs, forming a spectacular display. Regarding Chinese folk customs, there were no dedicated historical records in ancient times; only brief mentions can be found in local chronicles and the works of ancient scholars. Especially for the folk customs of ethnic minorities, from the basics of social life and interpersonal conduct to achieving life goals, and from understanding the national and local conditions to promoting social customs reform and building socialist spiritual civilization, they are all extremely important. This book, part of the Chinese Folk Culture Series, searches through ancient records, local chronicles, and historical anecdotes, collects folk customs materials from all ethnic groups, conducts scientific research, and reveals the various cultural aspects of the "living fossils" and "living ancient times" on the vast land of China. It presents all aspects of traditional customs to us: 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 recreational folk customs. This is a spectacular collection, truly a treasure trove of folk knowledge for.