Cultural Characteristics and Social Functions of Guizhou Miao Drum Dance
The study of Miao dance should not be approached purely from an aesthetic perspective;rather,it is essential to emphasize the intrinsic connection between the dance and its cultural context.Taking the drum dance of the Guizhou Miao as an example,it is influenced by Miao sacrificial culture,suffering culture,mountain culture,and agricultural culture,serving as a concrete manifestation of Miao culture.The Guizhou Miao drum dance is characterized by its strong utilitarian nature,specifically reflected in the Miao people's use of the drum dance to achieve objectives such as"praying for a better life,""strengthening ethnic identity,""preserving cultural customs,"and"entertainment and recreation."
Miao danceGuizhou Miao drum danceMiao cultureanthropology of dance
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