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The heritage practices in a Chinese historic neighbourhood: the manifestation of traditional Feng Shui in Langzhong, China.
- Source :
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International Journal of Heritage Studies . 2018, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p531-546. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- By describing different voices, practices, and understandings centred on Langzhong’s Feng Shui, this research explores a vernacular way of manifesting, practicing and valuing the past. The analysis shows that as a living heritage, Feng Shui still exists in Langzhong in both a physical and social sense. The study of Feng Shui demonstrates how a non-western discourse of narrating the historic urban form could be deployed in Chinese heritage practice to interweave the past and present. Through this study, a vernacular way of practicing and conceptualising heritage is established. Moreover, it is argued that Feng Shui as a locally meaningful heritage, which has spiritually enriched the historic neighbourhood, should be cherished and utilised for contemporary heritage conservation and cultural construction in China. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13527258
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Heritage Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 127643568
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2017.1390778