An Illustrated Guide to Chinese Folk Customs: Jilin

On the subject of folk customs in traditional Chinese culture, this book carries a systematic research and record of local folk customs in Jilin. It combines both the text and rich illustrations about folk customs, based on the study of regional culture, to explore deep meanings and daily practices of local people' lives within the cultural-geographical region. It aims to preserve the legacy of Chinese folk customs and help revitalize Chinese cultural heritage. The book consists of eight parts that respectively introduce the overall development of folk culture in North-eastern China, and customs related to production, residence, diet, costume, festivals, life rituals, and folk art in Jilin.