Chinese folk religion is characterized by a blending of religions. It has added Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist elements over the course of time and is centered upon the concept of maintaining harmony. The Cun are very superstitious, consulting horoscopes in an attempt to determine what course of action will promote harmony and bring good luck. The Cun also believe in a pantheon of spirits who inhabit the earth. The spirits of their ancestors supposedly roam the earth, and if treated properly, are benign and bring good luck.
Deities are supposedly the souls of people who lived especially virtuous lives.
They are believed to have spiritual powers that can be used to benefit those who worship them. The Cun of Hainan have experienced a level of prosperity unknown in most parts of China. With that prosperity, however, have come many difficulties. Though many people of Hainan have become quite wealthy, many others have remained very poor. In addition, the growth of the economy has slowed in the last few years, causing many difficulties on the island.