洞庭湖区民间信仰探讨

地处湘北的洞庭湖区，自然神、职业神、灵物、鬼神等民间信仰至今依然存在，究其原因，与湖区人民对美好生活的追求、对未知世界的恐怖等因素有关。民间信仰既有积极影响也有消极影响，对此，采取加强管理引导、逐步规范活动，挖掘积极因素、服务社会发展等措施，有助于优秀传统文化的弘扬。

On the Traditional Folk Belief in Dongting Lake District

The traditional folk belief has existed among peoples for thousands of years. It spreads large areas in developing-cities of China. Their traditional folk belief still involves monsters of all kinds, sprites, nature mysteries, profession ghosts, and so on. The fear of the mysterious world, natural disaster, poor and miserable life, and eager for better life are fat, tots which play important roles in the rural areas of Dongting Lake District. Traditional folk belief has the affect on both positive and negative sides. In order to effect positively, we should take measures as strengthening guidance, specifying activities, developing positive factors and serving the development of society.