Yiyang Jiang

Yiyang Jiang’s research focuses on Chinese religion, particularly folk beliefs, using a social-historical and anthropological approach. He also has a strong interest in spirituality, asceticism, and mystical experiences. During graduate studies, Yiyang intends to explore the tradition of “jishi 寄世” (consecrating newborns to native deities for divine blessings) in Southern China.

“Baitiaoer” is Yiyang’s pseudonym, inspired by the tale “Joy of Fish” in Zhuangzi. (He cooked up the reason; in fact, the name came to him like a revelation.)