Comparative Analysis of Northern and Lingnan Feng Shui Cultures through the Lens of Literary and Media Narratives

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10.2991/978-2-38476-378-8_25How to use a DOI?

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Cultural Study; Feng Shui; Northern and Lingnan Cultures; White Deer Plain; In-Laws; Out-Laws

Abstract

This study examines the similarities and differences in Feng Shui culture between Northern China and the Lingnan region, highlighting its specific manifestations in the literary work White Deer Plain and the television drama In-Laws, Out-Laws. Through an in-depth analysis of these two works, the research identifies that Northern Feng Shui culture places greater emphasis on tomb Feng Shui, the integration of Yin and Yang, and its connection to familial destiny, as well as incorporating elements of totem worship. In contrast, Feng Shui culture in the Lingnan region is predominantly applied to ancestral halls and commercial layouts, integrating characteristics of the local climate. Although both regions share core concepts and fundamental principles, such as the importance of the natural environment and the impact on fortune, they exhibit distinctive regional characteristics in their specific applications and cultural connotations. By exploring the expression of Feng Shui culture across different regions, this study reveals its adaptability and evolutionary characteristics, offering valuable insights for architectural planning and design, and providing a novel perspective on the social psychology and behavioral patterns of distinct regions.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Bowen Xue
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/03/31
TI  - Comparative Analysis of Northern and Lingnan Feng Shui Cultures through the Lens of Literary and Media Narratives
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 4th International Conference on Public Art and Human Development (ICPAHD 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 206
EP  - 214
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-378-8_25
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-378-8_25
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