Survey on Worshippers

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Fude Temple on Dianzai Street is a popular temple with a wide variety of deities. Through the survey, we wanted to find out people’s habit of worshipping, deities of choice, and how well they know about the activities promoted by the temple. In turn, we hope to come up with recommendations for improvement to the temple.

Survey questions design focus

Survey for worshippers
Temple related	Reason for worshipping	Knowledge on the temple and recommendations
Year of worshipping? Frequency of worshipping? Place of residence?	Made the trip specifically? Reason for worshipping? Worshipping deity?	Replace paper money with rice? In favor of the policy? Recommendation to the temple

Survey findings

• Number of surveys: 27
• Subject: Worshippers at Fude Temple on Dianzai Street
• Gender: Male = 6; Female = 21

Q: Number of years worshipping at the temple? A: Most worshippers continue to come back.
Q: Worshippers’ place of residence? A: Most of them come from Yonghe and Zhonghe. Some even live nearby the temple.
Q: Age of worshipper? A: Most worshippers are between 61-70 years old.
Q: Did worshipper come specifically to the temple? A: Most people came because they happen to pass by.
Q: Frequency of visits to temple? A: Most worshippers came whenever they have time.
Q: Reasons for current trip? A: Most people pray for safety, a small portion pray because they happen to pass by.
Q: Which deity to worship? A: Besides Earth God, Tiger God, Earth God’s wife, Mazu, and Five-way Wealth Gods are also popular.
Q: Did you know about the replacing paper money with rice initiative by the temple? A: Most worshippers knew about it.
Q: Are you in favor? A: Most people are in favor of it. Most people care about protecting the environment. Support strongly Support, with minor opposing points No opinion
Q: How would you like learn about the temple? A: More than half of them thought having a picture and a description next to the deity would be the easiest. Guided tour by temple staff Picture and description next to the deity Storybook Video

Suggestions by worshippers

Q: Does Fude Temple on Dianzai Street mean anything special to you?

A:Most worshippers think the temple would bring them safety. We came across a local police officer praying for public safety.

Q: Do you want the temple to make any changes?

A：Four worshippers think the temple is doing just fine, and there is no need to change. Some worshippers want to see a reduction in incense sticks burning to improve the air quality.

Discoveries

Source Text: The Wondrous Temple Expedition Debbie, Oscar, Laura, Delta │ Photos: The Wondrous Temple Expedition