dc.description.abstract | Due to the innate natural environment, the Guanyin area was unfavorable to agricultural reclamation.It was also the land of weeds long before the Kangxi era. In Yongzheng and Qianlong period, although reclamation of the crowd a large number of moved, development speed was still very slow. Requirements to survive in such inclement environment, Illness or mental needs, and only turn to the gods. Folk beliefs in deities in Taiwan is becoming integrated and universally.
Mazu deity belief was spreaded in the Guanyin Township, the beginning was full of local efficacious legend. After changing times ,Villagers on the devotion of the Mazu belief were no weakening trend from the wall donation list. With social change, With Sishen and with the Sishen of the Bao Zhang Temple were adjusted with the social needs of different. Bou Zhang Temple was through the ritual organization of the operation, more stepped up the solidarity of the community. Annual large-scale religious activities of the Bao Zhang Temple promotes regional economic and tourism,and also by the religious activities in public communication.Finally, The sacrifice regional of the Bou Zhang Temple gradually expanded.
The local elites, through concrete actions to support participation in the temple, to show their talents and to enhance their own prestige and status of the local. The temple is a Chinese architectural art and folk culture show and the continuation of lies, is closely related with the local culture and education. In addition to apart for believers to appreciate, described the historical allusion heritage of the significance of knowledge and theatricals of the temple are Usually have to teach filial piety and righteousness. The Bou Zhang Temple dedicated to local charities to promote、Engaged in social service resources of the temple,and Caring for the community in another way.
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