Folk birth rituals

Author: Wan Jianzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: A person is in a folk environment from in the womb until death, and even long after death. Folk customs are like air, something people cannot be separated from. For folk society, folk customs are the bonds of emotion, symbols of mutual recognition, standards for regulating behavior, and the adhesive that maintains group unity. They are cultural traditions forged and passed down through generations. Folk literature and folk art are the most colorful parts of folk culture. Among all the art created by humans, they are the most vibrant and cover the widest range. Using simple and pure artistic means, they reflect the real life, ideals, and pursuits of the masses. Their countless treasures are truly paradigms of beauty. This book is one of the "Chinese Folk Culture Series," introducing various folk birth customs, mainly including:
1. Reproductive Worship: Praying for the conception of life;
2. Nine Months of Pregnancy: Rules for nurturing life;
3. Giving Birth: Welcoming the arrival of a new life;
4. Birth Customs: Celebrating the newborn;
5. Full Moon and First Birthday Celebrations: Expressing hopes.
A person is in a folk environment from in the womb until death, and even long after death. Folk customs are like air, something people cannot be separated from. For folk society, folk customs are the bonds of emotion, symbols of mutual recognition, standards for regulating behavior, and the adhesive that maintains group unity. They are cultural traditions forged and passed down through generations. This book is one of the "Chinese Folk Culture Series," introducing you to the content of folk birth customs.