Chinese Folk Customs in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Northeast Singapore for sale

Chinese Folk Customs ( isbn 9789812296412)
In this volume, we look at folk beliefs in Chinese society, and how they have influenced the practices of the people in all aspects of life, birth, coming-of-age, marriage and death. Globally, Chinese festivals have been the expressions of traditional beliefs and they are also the occasions that keep families together and blind the people as one. Understanding these will help you to appreciate the aspiration and mindset of the Chinese worldwide. The following is the extract from ' Chinese Folk Customs"
Accessories: Guan Yin for Men, Buddha for Women
Chinese accessories have varying significance as reflected in the saying, " Guan Yin for men, Buddha for women" in the past , those who travelled to the capital to sit for official examinations were mostly men. They would be on the road most of the time, and since men are mostly hot-tempered, the kind and gentle image of the Goddess of Mercy would help to tone down the masculinity and impulsiveness in them. Women , on the other hand, wore accessories associated with the big-bellied Maitreya Buddha. Maitreya Buddha signifies happiness and magnanimity. In the past, women were seen as narrowed-minded so they hoped that by wearing Maitreya Buddha, they would become calmer and view the world with an open heart.
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