Fandomization of commemorative rituals for famous historical figures
From Du Fu's birthday parties to fan-fiction at Confucius temples — a study of how online fan logics are being re-grafted onto the cult of the dead.
The question.
From Du Fu's birthday parties to fan-fiction at Confucius temples — a study of how online fan logics are being re-grafted onto the cult of the dead.
Field methods.
Methods include participant observation, in-depth interviews, digital ethnography, and image analysis. Fieldwork is conducted in collaboration with local research partners.
What we're finding.
Findings forthcoming. See related publications below.
The project's fieldwork takes place across the cities mapped below.
Luoyang
Du Fu's birthplace shrine — central case study for Project V.
Guangzhou
Multi-project field site — pandas (Chimelong), livestream (wholesale markets), historical figures.
Shenzhen
Home base. Multiple projects intersect here — hanfu rentals, livestream commerce, micro-drama AI hubs, and the SUD5230 Shenzhen-walking course.
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