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Research on Digitization of Folk Belief Inheritance in Southern Fujian China

Author(s)

Xiuxing Cai

Affiliation(s)

School of the English Language & Culture, Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College, Zhangzhou, Fujian, China

Abstract

Southern Fujian folk belief, also known as Minnan folk belief, is a significant aspect of life in the Minnan region of southern Fujian, China. This folk belief system has the power to guide moral behavior and foster unity within the community. AS an intangible cultural heritage, it preserves precious Chinese traditional culture. However, the inheritance of this heritage is at risk due to its traditional, largely oral transmission. Consequently, this paper explores the digitization of folk belief inheritance in Southern Fujian, with a focus on the digital preservation of Zhangzhou’s folk culture. This study discusses the significance and effectiveness of digitization in safeguarding and transmitting folk belief culture. A multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary, and multi-platform digital approach is proposed to enhance the preservation and transmission of folk beliefs in southern Fujian.

Keywords

Minnan Folk Beliefs; Inheritance; Digitization; Intangible Cultural Heritage

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