近代長崎華商的媽祖信仰文化

Mazu Customs and Beliefs in Modern Day Nagasaki Chinese Merchants

有關長崎媽祖信仰的研究，學者著重於日本江戶時代（1603-1867) 長崎地方文獻的分析與古蹟調查，較少探討近代長崎華商媽祖信仰情形。本文有鑒於此，擬以長崎華商文書與帳簿資料為基礎，針對：一、長崎媽祖堂（媽祖廟) 的由來；二、華商傳承媽祖文化；三、媽祖祭祀活動特色；四、長崎市指定文化財等項，做一具體的分析。

Most of the research that is done on Mazu belief focused on the documents and archaeological surveys in Nagasaki in the Edo Period, with limited work done relating to modern times. This paper seeks to discuss and analyse, 1.the origin of the Mazu temple in Nagasaki, 2.the passing down of Mazu culture, 3.Mazu worship activities, 4.cultural asset in Nagasaki, using Nagasaki Chinese Merchants' account books as a basis for this study.