RT Article
T1 Temple construction and the revival of popular religion in Jinhua
JF China information
VO 21
IS 1
SP 43
OP 69
A1 Chan, Selina Ching
A2 Lang, Graeme S.
LA English
PB Sage Publ.
YR 2007
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1641174234
AB This article examines a case of temple construction that was initiated by officials and cadres rather than by locals. The temple construction and religious revival are analyzed in the light of complex dynamics between the cadres at the United Front, provincial office, municipal government, township office, and religious bureau, as well as between these cadres and the locals - the intellectuals, village elders, religious specialists, and villagers. For the cadres and officials, the temple was intended as local heritage to attract tourists and ultimately to boost the local economy. However, the temple did not draw sufficient visitors as planned, whether foreign or local. On the other hand, the popularity of the deity associated with the temple took off. We suggest that whether the villagers identify culturally with the temple and lend it their support is crucial in determining its success. The fate of the temple will hence depend ultimately on the ability of the management committee to mobilize and involve local networks in the temple's activities. (China Inf/GIGA)
K1 Dorf
K1 Religion
K1 Traditionale Kultur
K1 Tempel
K1 Heiligtum
K1 Kultur
K1 Einflussgröße
K1 Interesse
K1 Kader
K1 Religionsgemeinschaft
K1 Staat
K1 Landbevölkerung
K1 Würdenträger
K1 Volksrepublik China : Jinhua : Dorf : Religion : Traditionelle Kultur : Tempel : Heiligtum : Kulturelle Faktoren : Wirtschaftliche Faktoren : Communist Party of China : Kader : Verhältnis Religionsgemeinschaft - Staat : Landbevölkerung : Religiöse Funktionsträger
K1 China