Chinese Folk Religion
TraditionChinese
FoundedAncient China
FollowersHundreds of millions
Script/LanguageChinese
About Chinese Folk Religion
The diverse religious practices of the Chinese people, including veneration of ancestors, local gods, and deities such as Mazu and Guan Yu. It blends with Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucian ethics rather than standing apart. Temple festivals, offerings, and feng shui are common expressions. Practiced across China, Taiwan, and the diaspora.