Open AccessOn the Relationship between Mazu Culture and Marine Civilization
Author(s) -
Meng Jianhuang,
Shih-hui Pan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/657/1/012052
Subject(s) - civilization , connotation , chinese culture , history , western culture , environmental ethics , ancient history , archaeology , china , philosophy , linguistics
Mazu belief originated in the Song Dynasty and has never been interrupted for thousands of years as the precious spiritual wealth and excellent cultural heritage of Chinese. Mazu belief is the best embodiment of the profound and rich connotation of Chinese marine culture reflecting the traditional virtues of Chinese. Based on marine culture and spread widely around the world. Mazu belief is closely related to marine culture and marine civilization. Interpreting the relationship between them is of great significance for better understanding of Mazu belief culture and marine civilization. The study of Mazu culture is conducive to better promoting Mazu Spirit and promoting a better construction of a harmonious society.