"Transition"and"Integration"of Folk Traditional Rituals:Based on the Investigation of the"Kailu"Ritual in Niuchang Township,Dafang County
Folk traditional rituals are an important part of Chinese traditional culture,which not only carry rich cultural resources,but also interpret the inherent structure of the integration and intertwining of multiple ethnic groups.As a folk traditional ritual,the"Kailu"ritual occupies a pivotal position in local folk culture.Through the investigation of the"Kailu"ritual in Niuchang Township,it is believed that its"transitional"form presents a transformation and deduction from"division"to"margin"to"aggregation".This process not only promotes the inheritance and protection of traditional culture,but also interprets the details of the communication,exchange,and integration of various ethnic groups through elements such as its performance form,religious utensils,character representations,and plot metaphorical meanings.Based on the empirical research of the"Kailu"ritual,it is not only helpful to analyze the evolution trend of folk traditional rituals,but also to understand the microscopic texture of the communication,exchange,and integration of various ethnic groups.
folk traditional rituals"Kailu"ritualethnic integrationsense of community