An Exploration of the Spiritual Connotation of Ba Culture and Its Value Implications at New Era
Ba culture refers to the sum of material wealth and spiritual wealth created by the people who lived or worked in Ba region in ancient and modern times in the process of social and historical development in the region.Ba culture is mainly distributed in the northwest of Hunan,southwest of Hubei,northeast of Guizhou,southeast of Chongqing,northeast of Sichuan,and southern Shaanxi.Ba culture is deeply influenced by Central Plains culture,Shu culture,Chu culture,Qin culture and Wuyue culture.Ba people's spiritual qualities and personality traits like loyalty and bravery,unremitting self-improvement,openness and inclusiveness,and advocating unity are molded with the evolution of the times and the social change.Ba culture has rich value implications,manifested in important historical cognitive value,spiritual and cultural value,economic and social value,and international cultural exchange value.At present,carrying forward the spirits of Ba culture helps enhance cultural confidence and improve the soft power and appeal of Chinese culture.
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