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The Mechanism of Guan Gong's Broadsword Performance in Guan Di Temple to Stimulate the Courage of Tourists: A Qualitative Study Based on Tourist Perception

Author(s)

Xiaobin Jin

Affiliation(s)

Department of Physical Education, Yuncheng Advanced Normal College, Yuncheng, China

Abstract

Against the backdrop of deep integration between sports tourism and China's outstanding traditional culture, how living performances at cultural heritage sites effectively convey spiritual values has become a crucial issue. This study examines the Guan Gong Broadsword Performance at Haizhou Guandi Temple in Shanxi Province, employing qualitative research methods from the perspective of tourist perception to explore the psychological mechanisms that stimulate visitors' sense of courage. Through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis with 28 tourists, the research reveals that the performance serves as a direct trigger for courage through "impactful bodily symbols" (strength, speed, shouts), while "contextualized spatial resonance" (sacred spaces) amplifies the emotional significance of bravery. Ultimately, through tourists' "interpretation and emotional internalization," the performance completes a three-stage dynamic process from sensory impact to self-projection. The study concludes that as a form of "bodily communication," the Guan Gong Broadsword Performance effectively transforms traditional cultural spirit into personal psychological assets within specific cultural spaces, providing crucial theoretical foundations and practical insights for designing immersive cultural heritage tourism experiences and empowering spiritual values.

Keywords

Guan Gong Culture; Guan Gong's Broadsword; Sense of Courage; Qualitative Research

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