Title: The Developement of Xi Shan Wan Shou Gong and the Custom of Worship since the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Abstract: Xi Shan Wan Shou Gong,which has undergone a historical development process in scale and economy,has been seen as a centre of inter-regional ceremony and the local symbol by government officials,gentry,merchants and common people since the Ming and Qing Dynasties,which results in the development of memorial organization and the continuity of the custom of worship.The process and innotation of worship reflect the historical trend of Taoism localization and the creative process of local social culture since the Song and Ming Dynasties.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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