Interactions,Exchanges,and Integration:Multi-Ethnic Shared Practices of the Diqing Guozhuang Dance
Guozhuang is a cultural wisdom and knowledge treasure created by multi-ethnic communities living in Diqing and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.It has been embraced and interpreted by various ethnic groups,including the Naxi,Lisu,Han,and other ethnic groups,receiving nourishment from diverse cultures.Guozhuang expresses life and emotions through body language,with its dances and songs originating from natural ecology,social history,and life practices.It serves as both a content and a medium for interactions,exchanges,and integration among multiple ethnic groups.The shared dance forms of Guozhuang distill life experiences,serve as artistic expressions,and embody ritual norms,laying a foundation for Guozhuang to become a shared living art among diverse ethnic groups.The multi-ethnic identities presented in Diqing Guozhuang are interconnected,forming a holistic practice of life and becoming an important resource for building a shared cultural homeland for the Chinese nation.
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