What does folklore mean? What is the difference between the two

Folklore, also known as folk culture, refers to a nation or a social group in the long-term production practices and social life gradually formed and passed down from generation to generation, more stable cultural matters, can be simply summarized as the popular folk customs and practices. China is a country with a long history of folklore traditions, and there are all kinds of folk cultures created by the masses of the people among the various ethnic groups native to China, which have been passed down from generation to generation. These folklore not only enriches people's lives, but also increases national cohesion. Folklore originates from the needs of the social group life of human beings, and is constantly formed, expanded and evolved in various ethnic groups, times and regions to serve the daily life of the people. Folklore is such a fundamental force that comes from the people, is inherited from the people, regulates the people, and is y embedded in the people's behavior, language and psychology.

1, Hong Kong Folklore

Answer:The Lunar New Year is traditionally a grand festival in China, and I believe that no Chinese person is ignorant of it. However, the customs and atmosphere of the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong are very different from the traditional ones.

In recent years, very few Hong Kong people have traditionally put up Chinese New Year couplets and paintings at home during the Lunar New Year. Instead, they put up spring scrolls in some stores or at home to wish for "prosperous business" and "peace of mind in and out of the city". In spite of this, the original intention of sticking the spring is the same as sticking the spring couplets and New Year's paintings, taking its auspicious meaning, hoping that everything will go well in the coming year, peace and security.

In addition, lion dances and dragon lanterns will also be seen in some new villages and walled villages, and it will be difficult to see large-scale lion dances and dragon lanterns on the streets of the city in the New Year. As for the discharge of firecrackers, firecrackers, etc. in Hong Kong is prohibited, but since 1982 every year on the second night of the Lunar New Year, in the Victoria Harbour will be held on the night of the grand fireworks display, which has become more than 10 years to welcome the spring of a program.