Patterns in Mazu Culture: Symbolic Meaning and Expression in Contemporary Society

Abstract

Mazu culture is an important part of Chinese traditional culture, and its patterns are widely inherited and used as cultural symbols. With the development of contemporary society, the symbolic meaning and expression of patterns in Mazu culture are constantly changing and evolving. This article aims to explore the symbolic meaning and expression of patterns in Mazu culture in the context of contemporary society, so as to better inherit and promote Mazu culture. This article aims to explore the connotation and extension of Mazu culture by analyzing the symbolic meaning and expression of patterns in Mazu culture, and provide theoretical reference for promoting the development and inheritance of Mazu culture. At the same time, the research results of this paper are helpful to enrich the diversity of social culture and improve people's awareness and attention to traditional culture.

This study adopts the method of combining literature data method and field investigation method. First of all, by consulting a large amount of literature, systematically sort out the relevant information on the basic characteristics, symbolic meaning and expression methods of patterns in Mazu culture. Secondly, combined with the data collected in the field survey, the current situation of patterns in Mazu culture is analyzed and summarized. This study found that the symbolic meaning of patterns in Mazu culture includes religious belief, regional culture, historical heritage and humanistic spirit. At the same time, the expressions of patterns in Mazu culture are also diverse, including painting, carving, weaving and embroidery, enamel and metal and other techniques. In the context of contemporary society, the inheritance and development of patterns in Mazu culture is facing many challenges, such as marketization, shallow culture and formalization. To this end, this paper puts forward some suggestions and suggestions, such as strengthening cultural inheritance education, emphasizing cultural innovation and improving the level of cultural consciousness.

This article makes an in-depth discussion on the symbolic meaning and expression of patterns in Mazu culture in the context of contemporary society, discovers some problems and challenges, and puts forward some suggestions and suggestions. It is believed that these research results can play an important role in promoting the inheritance, innovation and development of Mazu culture, and also provide methods and ideas for in-depth research and promotion of Chinese traditional culture.

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