Researching the Wangchuan Traditional Chinese Folk Custom from an Eco-Folklore Perspective

Abstract

This research studies the Wangchuan tradition of China by using eco-folklore theory to analyze the ecological environment, beliefs, and cultural connotations of the Wangchuan tradition. The tradition of delivering the Wangchuan is based on three important factors: natural ecological factors; social ecology and spiritual ecology. The ecological spiritualism and significance of the Wangchuan tradition also reflects the harmonious coexistence between man and nature. People adapt to natural cycles by experiencing an awe for “life” and realizing that their lives share a common destiny with nature. The prominence of the Royal Dragon Boat tradition in ecological folklore studies has been instrumental in developing a concept of ecological civilization by boosting popular awareness of ecosystems, consciousness raising, and creating a relationship of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.