Analysis of the Folk Culture and Spiritual Beliefs of Shanxi Paper-cutting
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18063/cef.v3i3.796Keywords:
Shanxi paper-cutting, Folk culture, Spiritual beliefs, InheritanceAbstract
As one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts, Shanxi paper-cutting carries a wealth of folk culture and spiritual beliefs. By studying Shanxi paper-cutting, this paper aims to reveal its importance in folk culture and spiritual beliefs. Firstly, this paper will discuss the application of Shanxi paper-cutting in rural funeral ceremonies and traditional festivals, and analyze its mysterious meaning in expressing mourning for the deceased and sacrificial ceremonies. Secondly, this paper will analyze the decorative application of paper-cutting as a traditional handicraft in religious temple fairs and sacrificial activities, and dig deep into its close connection with local beliefs and god worship. Finally, this paper will focus on the inheritance of paper-cutting in modern life, and analyze how it integrates new cultural elements into contemporary society to provide spiritual comfort for the public. Through the analysis of the folk culture connotation of Shanxi paper-cutting, this paper aims to present the profound heritage of this traditional craft and reveal its irreplaceable role in the inheritance of folk culture and spiritual beliefs.
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