https://chinaroots.org/en/categories/cultural-studies/Recent content in Cultural Studies on ChinaRoots - Digital Local ChroniclesHugoen-usSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/ming-folk-belief-distribution/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/ming-folk-belief-distribution/Drawing from primary sources in the Bamin Tongzhi and Gazetteer of Xiamen, this article analyzes the process by which the Ming central government integrated folk beliefs like Mazu and Zhenjun into official sacrificial rites. It focuses on the spatial patterns of these temples at river mouths, docks, and military fortresses (e.g., Wuyu, Zhenhai Guard), revealing the strategic value of faith in Ming maritime defense and trade.