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1、f On the Development of Chinese Folk Culture Abstract With the devolopment of society, folk culture has penetrated into every corner of our life. As a kind of ancient culture, its role connot be underestimated because These customs are not only affecting peoples lives but also the development of soc
2、iety and economy. In recent years, more and more folk cultures appear in all aspects of peoples lives , Naturally, Thus making the folk culture also becomes more and more important.Therefore, This paper is intended to help reader better understand，appreciate Chinese folk culture by analysizing sever
3、al aspects of folk customs Key words: Development, Chinese, Folk Culture f 浅析中国民俗文化的发展浅析中国民俗文化的发展 摘要摘要 随着社会的发展，民俗文化已经渗透到我们生活的每一个角 落。作为一种古代文化，它的作用是不能低估的，因为这些风俗 不仅仅是在影响着人们的生活而且也影响着社会经济的发展。最 近几年来，越来越多的民俗文化出现在人们的生活中的各个方面， 自然而然，这就使民俗文化变得更加重要了，因此，本文通过分 析民俗传统的几个方面来帮助读者更好地了解、欣赏中国的民俗 文化。 关键词：发展，中国，民俗文化 f 1 I
4、ntroduction As an ancient culture, folk customs has had a great influence on China from ancient times to the present, Folk culture has been becoming a must of society. Folk customs, that is to say, the traditions of ancient People and they can be divided into several categories, we will study severa
5、l groups of folk customs in order to make readers feel the great of Chinese culture. 2 Theoretical Foundations 2.1 Chinese Customs 2.1.1 Lantern riddles Lantern riddles are displayed during traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Chinese Lantern Festival, Chinese middle autumn festival, etc. The
6、full name of Lantern Riddles are riddles written on lanterns. In ancient China, people believed that it was as difficult to kill a tiger as it was to guess a lantern puzzle, so, it had another name tiger lantern. Usually, there were four riddles written on red vertical strips of paper pasted to each
7、 lantern which was attached by a string. The guessing tradition can date back to more than 2,000 years ago. In the Tang Dynasty (618 907 AD), guessing riddles gradually f became a contest among men. It reached its peak in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) when it is became popular among all the people. Th
8、e main subjects of the riddles included traditional songs, poems, stories or historical events, etc. A example of Lantern Riddles Riddles: Whats full of holes but still holds water? Answer: a sponge 2.1.2 Spring Festival Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese Lunar New Year,
9、is the most important traditional festival in China. Its history can date back to the Shang Dynasty (1600BC 1100BC). The festival consists of a period of celebrations, starting on the first day of the first lunar month and ending with the Lantern Festival, the fifteenth day of the month. In Chinese
10、culture, it is the most important festival for all the family members to get together. Celebration Sweeping of the Grounds For the preparation for the New Year, every corner of the house must be swept and cleaned ten days before the New Year Day. Spring Couplets Spring Couplets represent best wishes
11、 and fortune for the coming year. They will be posted on the front doors in the month before the New Years Day, and often stay up for two months. f Reunion Dinner All the family members will get together to have dinner on the New Years Eve. 2.1.3 Dongzhi Festival The Dongzhi Festival, also called Wi
12、nter Solstice Festival, is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It is a solar term in Chinese lunar calendar and in the solar calendar, it always falls on December 22 or 23 each year. As early as more than 2500 years ago, winter solstice was mensurated by Chinese via observing m
13、ovements of the sun with sundials. During the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), it became a festival of great importance for the Chinese people. On that day, all the family members would get together and have meal together. Ancient Chinese also regarded this day as a day to offer scarifies to heaven and
14、their ancestors. In the southern parts of China, all the family members would make and eat Tangyuan, a kind of stuffed dumpling ball which is made of glutinous rice flour, symbolizing reunion in the Chinese culture. In some parts of the northern China, people would eat dumplings, believing that doin
15、g so would keep them from frost in the upcoming winter. 2.1.4 Tomb-Sweeping Day f Qingming Festival, also called Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 106th day after the winter solstice, usually occurring around April 5 of the Gregorian calendar. Qingming, which mea
16、ns clear and bright, is the day for the living to mourn the dead. In ancient China, it was one of the occasions when sacrifices were made to ancestors. On Qingming, people visit their ancestors graves. They tidy up, remove weeds and sweep away leaves. It is the reason for its another name, namely Tomb-Sweeping Day. Also on Qingming, people go on family outings, singing, dancing and flying kites. 2.2 Chinese Traditional Art 2.2.1 Lion Dance As one of the most widely spread folk da
