J4 ›› 2016, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (3): 22-26.

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On the Social Function of the Folk Belief Organization "Lily Pond Congregation" among Bai People in Dali

  

  1. (1.College of Marxism, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671003, China; 2. Dali Autonomous Prefecture Organs Work Committee of the CPC, Dali Yunnan 671003, China)
  • Received:2015-12-07 Online:2016-03-15 Published:2016-03-15

Abstract:

"Lily Pond Congregation" is a spontaneous folk belief organizations among Bai women in Dali, Yunnan, with unique Bai
religion, folklore features, culture connotation and social function. "Lily Pond Congregation" has positive and negative impacts on Bai people's social life. It's necessary to protect and inherit this intangible cultural heritage, strengthen the guidance, fully understand the social function, and plays an active role in moral cultivation, unity among people, cultural recreation, and mental consolation.

Key words: Bai people, Lily Pond Congregation, social function

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