Tianjin Folk Museum (Tianhou Palace) Tianjin Tianhou Palace is a national AAA-level scenic spot and a cultural relic protection unit in Tianjin. It is a comprehensive folk museum integrating Mazu culture, Tianjin regional folk culture, folk belief research and exhibition, and sightseeing functions. It was first built between the 15th and 20th years of the Yuan Dynasty (1278-1283), and was officially built by the Yuan government in the third year of the Yuan Dynasty (1326). It was rebuilt on a large scale in 1985, and the Tianjin Folk Museum was established at the same time. Tianjin Tianhou Palace faces east and sits west, covering an area of 5,360 square meters. From east to west, it consists of a theater, flagpole, mountain gate, memorial archway, front hall, main hall, phoenix tail hall, scripture pavilion, God of Wealth Hall, Guandi Hall, Qisheng Temple, bell tower, Zhangxian Pavilion and four side halls. After the reconstruction in 1985, in addition to retaining the restored exhibition of the Tianhou Temple, exhibitions based on the folk customs of Tianjin were also opened one after another, which systematically introduced customs such as water transport, marriage and childbearing, business, folk life, folk art and folk beliefs. In recent years, it has maintained long-term friendly cooperation with Chaotian Temple in Beigang, Taiwan, the Tianhou Temple in Dajia Town, the Tianhou Temple in Hong Kong, the Mazu Temple in Macau, the Mazu Temple in Putian, Meizhou, Fujian, the Tianhou Temple in Shanghai, the Tianhou Temple in Qingdao, and the Xianying Temple in Changdao. Traditional cultural temple fairs are held in the scenic area every year during the Spring Festival; folk festivals for the birthday of Mazu are held on the 23rd day of the third lunar month; five China Tianjin Mazu Cultural Tourism Festivals have been successfully held. In 2009, the Tianhou Temple and the Tianjin Folk Culture Museum (with a construction area of more than 3,000 square meters) joined forces. And launched the Eighteen Squares of Folk Skills project.
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Interpretation of the Folk Museum (Tianhou Palace) from the perspective of Eastern philosophy: In Eastern philosophy, the Tianhou Palace, as a place for worshipping Mazu, embodies the harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and between man and gods. Mazu culture emphasizes the awe of the ocean and the respect for life, which is consistent with the Taoist idea of "Tao follows nature" and the Confucian idea of "benevolence". In the Tianhou Palace, people express their awe of the power of nature through activities such as sacrifice and blessing, and also embody the mutual assistance and harmony between people. The concept of "harmony between man and nature" in Eastern philosophy is vividly reflected here. People seek inner peace and tranquility of life through communication with gods. Interpretation of the Folk Museum (Tianhou Palace) from the perspective of Western philosophy: From the perspective of Western philosophy, the religious activities and cultural heritage of the Tianhou Palace can be regarded as an exploration of the human spiritual world. In Western philosophy, especially existentialism and phenomenology, emphasis is placed on individual experience and the search for the meaning of existence. As a cultural symbol, the Tianhou Palace not only carries the memory of history, but also becomes a place for people to find spiritual sustenance and the meaning of life. By participating in the activities of the Tianhou Temple, people can experience a sense of sacredness that transcends daily life, which is regarded as a pursuit of "transcendence" and "eternity" in Western philosophy. At the same time, as a cultural heritage, the Tianhou Temple also embodies the respect for history and tradition in Western philosophy, as well as the recognition of cultural diversity. In summary, whether from the perspective of Eastern philosophy or Western philosophy, the Folk Museum (Tianhou Temple) carries profound cultural significance and philosophical thinking. It is not only a witness to history, but also a microcosm of the exploration of the human spiritual world.