Comparative Study on the Symbolism between Xunpu Women Culture and Lukai’s Headwear

Abstract

Xunpu women in Fujian and Lukai women in Taiwan have similar headdress cultural phenomena. However, Xunpu women's hair accessories are more influenced by marine culture and Western culture, while the Lukai’s headwear culture is more internal and related to mythology. By comparing the headwear culture of the two, we can find the specific differences between the two cultures. At the same time, the social symbolic significance of the two specific cultures is compared through the deeper sociopolitical, economic and ideological connotations behind the differences. Through the analysis of the cultural particularities of Xunpu women and Rukai women, we can also get the general significance of headwear culture in society.