Originating in agricultural civilization,festivals have emerged and evolved through long his-torical processes.The Laba Festival,with roots in ancient sacrificial rites and Buddhist observances,has developed a variety of customs intimately tied to people's daily lives and work.Key customs include Bud-dhist rituals,deity worship,ancestor reverence,specific Laba foods and the tradition of sharing porridge within communities.Other customs of the festival involve prayers for a good harvest,blessings,disaster pre-vention,games,social exchanges,village gatherings,and certain prohibitions.Over time,these customs have integrated local traditions,beliefs and psychological needs,expressing both reverence for nature and care for humanity.Together,they represent people's worldview,life philosophy,and values.Examining the cultural significance of Laba Festival customs allows for a deeper understanding of the cultural phenomena surrounding the festival,as well as an analysis of the values and meanings they hold.
关键词
腊八节俗/农耕文化/自然崇拜/人文关怀/传承启示
Key words
Laba Festival customs/agricultural culture/natural worship/humanistic care/inheritance and implication
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