Abstract

China has been founded on agriculture and mulberry trees since ancient times.The cultural belief under the mode of “men plowing and women weaving”, as the emotional link of the cultural identity of the Chinese nation, restricts this person’s traditional thinking, thus creating a valuable traditional cultural form. In this study, we mainly use the method of literature analysis. By exploring and considering the origins and development of the mulberry and its associated myths, legends, and primitive religions, the cultural implications and cultural value of the mulberry in terms of mulberry rites is gained. Moreover, based on the economic and cultural environment of the present era, the ecological concept of harmonious development of heaven and man and the spirit of industrious and simple farming in farming culture are reviewed and summarized to reflect on promoting sustainable development.

Keywords: Mulberry, Culture, Harmony between man and nature