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『瘋 神 紀』~fun

道教係我國固有之本土宗教，源遠流長，歷久彌新，與民俗相揉合，是大多 數國人共同信仰之宗教。不但對我國社會產生過長久之安定作用，對我國之 文學藝術，及科學和建築等科技，均有重要的發明、貢獻和影響;與我國之 學術思想史、政治思想史及民族革命史，亦有密不可分之關係。

然而道教發展至今，因應時代變遷、人民遷移與適應地域氣候不同之變化， 道教活動雖有千變萬化的表現樣貌，卻仍舊與庶民生活存在極密切的關係。

然而，「道教」真侷限如坊間所見、或視聽節目中所介紹般，僅具備部份功 能性之宗教需求，甚或動輒被冠上迷信、低俗、陳舊、迂腐等稱號，這些誤 解與偏執之印象其來有自，但絕非是「道教」的原貌，亦非我輩道教徒所樂 見之結果。

元太道堂自 102 年度首次舉辦文山區「瘋.神.紀」─ 道教文化推廣活動後， 獲得廣大活動參與者的迴響與支持，經過詳細的研究與策劃後，我們決定再 次募資舉辦「瘋.神.紀」5 迎神趣 活動，來持續深入推廣與介紹固有之傳 統道教文化。

本次「瘋.神.紀」除修正前四屆活動內容之缺失與不足外，仍將邀請各地 方友宮一同參與。除開幕之神獸盃路跑活動、閉幕之點燈祈福祀典、以及民 眾之兌獎聯歡活動外;今年我們更增加五場中醫義診諮詢、視障按摩、有機 食農遊藝教育推廣講座和小農市集園遊會。期望能依此型式擴大並定位為本 區獨特之宗教文化活動，除介紹道教文化信仰基礎，提供民眾正確宗教認知 與服務，並同時帶動地方觀光旅遊、休閒產業及特色名產之推廣。

基於前四屆活動之基礎，今年我們將專注於系統性的介紹道教之迎神儀式與 相關展現等主題。為增進參與民眾之深度認識，除提供包含豐富道教常識內 容之『文化護照』外，並將不定期邀請相關研究學者宗教民俗專題講座，增 進大眾之知識交流互動與知識散播，並藉此對於宣揚傳統道教信仰提供正確 的認知與了解。

Origin

Daoism: A Profound and Enduring Faith
Daoism is an indigenous religion of our nation, with deep historical roots and a timeless vitality. Interwoven with local customs, it is a faith shared by the majority of our people. Daoism has not only played a stabilizing role in our society over the centuries but has also made significant contributions and had profound influences on literature, art, science, and architecture. Moreover, it has deep connections with the history of academic thought, political philosophy, and national revolutions in our country.

As Daoism has evolved, adapting to changes in eras, migration, and regional climatic differences, its activities have taken on diverse expressions. Despite this, Daoism remains closely connected to the daily lives of ordinary people.

However, the true essence of Daoism is often misunderstood. It is not limited to the functional religious practices seen in popular culture or media portrayals, which sometimes label it as superstitious, vulgar, outdated, or rigid. These misconceptions, while rooted in historical biases, do not reflect the authentic nature of Daoism, nor are they welcomed by Daoist practitioners.

Since 2013, Yuanta Dao Hall has been organizing the "Crazy. Gods. Chronicles" Daoist Cultural Promotion Event in Wenshan District. The event has received enthusiastic support and participation from the community. After thorough research and planning, we have decided to once again host the "Crazy. Gods. Chronicles 5: Welcoming the Gods" to further promote and introduce the rich traditions of Daoist culture.

Event Highlights
In this year’s "Crazy. Gods. Chronicles", we have refined the content from the previous four editions and addressed areas for improvement. We continue to invite local temples to participate in the event. Key activities include:

Opening Event: Divine Beast Cup Charity Run
Closing Ceremony: Lantern Lighting Blessing Ritual
Community Engagement: Prize Redemption and Social Gathering
This year, we are expanding the program to include five additional activities:

Free Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultations
Massage Therapy for the Visually Impaired
Educational Talks on Organic Farming and Food Safety
Art and Farming Workshops
Small Farmer Market Fair
Through these initiatives, we aim to establish the event as a distinctive cultural celebration in Wenshan District. In addition to introducing the foundations of Daoist culture and faith, the event provides accurate religious education and promotes local tourism, leisure industries, and specialty products.

A Systematic Introduction to Daoist Rituals
Building on the foundation of the past four events, this year’s focus is a systematic introduction to Daoist deity welcoming rituals and related practices. To deepen participants' understanding, we will provide a “Cultural Passport” filled with rich Daoist knowledge. Additionally, we will invite scholars and experts to hold lectures on religious folklore, fostering interaction and knowledge exchange among participants.

Through this approach, we aim to offer accurate understanding and appreciation of traditional Daoist beliefs, ensuring its values and practices are recognized and respected by a wider audience.