https://chinaroots.org/en/categories/folklore-culture/Recent content in Folklore Culture on ChinaRoots - Digital Local ChroniclesHugoen-usSat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/bamin-tongzhi-folklore-details/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/bamin-tongzhi-folklore-details/Drawing from the primary sources of the Bamin Tongzhi (87 volumes, 18 categories) compiled by Huang Zhongzhao in 1489, this article reconstructs the intricate social customs of Southern Fujian (Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, and Xinghua) in the 15th century. From Quanzhou's betel nut rituals to Zhangzhou's puppet shows and bold character, and Xinghua's elaborate Ghost Festival traditions, it showcases the unique cultural landscape of the Maritime Zou-Lu and its value as a digital link for the overseas Fujianese diaspora.