[Explanation] Dressed in clean and simple Hanfu, with a ball head tied, he always had a bright smile when introducing the ancient statues of Mazu in the museum. The "post-85" girl Sun Zixuan and Mazu became attached to each other because of a dream.
In 2016, she set foot on Meizhou Island, the hometown of Mazu for the first time, and then gradually became interested in Mazu culture.
Recently, the reporter drove to Huian County, Quanzhou, Fujian, and met Sun Zixuan who was explaining to the guests.
[Concurrent] Sun Zixuan, curator of Yiyixiang Mazu Cultural Exhibition Hall
I have a lot of roles in an incense stick. First of all, I am a cleaner, and then I will do hygiene when I need it.
Then I was a docent again, and when there were guests, I would explain.
Then I am also a training teacher, that is, if there are students who want to learn about Mazu culture when they are free, I will also share some knowledge of Mazu culture with them.
I'm still a student because I don't know much about the Mazu culture. I've been studying every day for the past three years, even the books I just read. Academic breakthroughs have been made.
I also often go to those professors to "harass" them and disturb them.
[Explanation] In 2018, Sun Zixuan and his two companions founded the Petal Fragrant Mazu Cultural Exhibition Hall.
There are more than 1,000 Mazu statues in the museum, including more than 300 ancient statues, spanning 8 centuries from the ancient statue of Mazu in the shape of a lady in the Southern Song Dynasty to the ancient statue of Mazu in the shape of Tianhou in the late Qing Dynasty.
[Concurrent] Sun Zixuan, curator of Yiyixiang Mazu Cultural Exhibition Hall
The more I get to know her (Mazu), the more I understand her spirit of virtue, good deeds and great love. I feel that Mazu is not a superstitious person, she is more of a culture, and some of the things she wants to convey are education. We must learn to be grateful to our parents and teachers, and to live a better life.
I think I will do my best to make everyone feel this emotion.
Then you can do the same thing in your daily life.
[Explanation] Since the establishment of "One Piece of Fragrance", Sun Zixuan has devoted himself to the study of Mazu culture, dissemination of Mazu culture, and collection of ancient Mazu statues.
But the process of building the museum and collecting the ancient statues of Mazu was not smooth sailing.
[Concurrent] Sun Zixuan, curator of Yiyixiang Mazu Cultural Exhibition Hall
Because in fact, everyone in the circle knows that we are collecting a piece of incense (Mazu statue), and then it will no longer circulate after we come to our side and we do not sell it or become attached to it.
So, one is that the price will be higher.
The second is the ability that is higher than our own.
For example, there was one in the UK recently. The starting price of it was a few hundred pounds, and it was almost 100,000 when it was sold. Then when it reached 50,000 or 60,000, I stopped. I said that we can't do anything about it. We can't afford it. To a domestic return shipping and the like.
Right now, because we have been continuously collecting, spending, and conducting daily operations for the past few years, it will be more difficult in terms of funds, and we can't do anything about it.
That price is relatively (low) we can still slowly recover.
[Explanation] Over the years, Sun Zixuan has also thought about how to adapt the Mazu culture to the development of the current era, so that more young people at home and abroad can accept the Mazu culture and feel the charm and cultural connotation of the Mazu culture.
[Concurrent] Sun Zixuan, curator of Yiyixiang Mazu Cultural Exhibition Hall
Because the exhibition hall was not famous at first, and no one came, and then I sat in the exhibition hall every day to see Mazu. I wanted to study the clothes on her body. Why did she wear this clothes? What does it mean.
Then I fell in love with Hanfu, and found that wearing this Hanfu requires a lot of etiquette.
Then at this time, I turned over the traditional Chinese etiquette, and then combined it, and improved the Mazu culture and traditional rituals and music, and created a Mazu coming-of-age ceremony with the characteristics of Yiyixiang.
Then I found that many young people are also willing to participate, and I felt that I could promote it.
[Explanation] Nowadays, the society's recognition and attention to Mazu's culture is increasing, and Yibanxiang's volunteer team is also growing. Sun Zixuan is very optimistic about the future.
[Concurrent] Sun Zixuan, curator of Yiyixiang Mazu Cultural Exhibition Hall
One Piece of Incense has a saying that it is to seek the love of Mazu, be wise and wise, share good deeds, and inherit the etiquette of loyalty and filial piety.
It is hoped that a variety of Mazu cultural activities can be carried out, and then through this (form), more young people can join in the promotion of Mazu culture.
That one is a world tour exhibition, and the second one I hope to say that Mazu's coming-of-age ceremony can be promoted and expanded throughout the country.
Because it is only done in one place, if the next time the epidemic is over, it can be done with 100 people, or 150 people. Would it be better?
And grandma's opening ceremony, then I think I will be very happy when I witness these scenes.
Ke Ning, Fujian, Quanzhou reported
Responsible editor: [Song Fangcan]