Riddles,Answers and Culture:Ethnographic Interpretation of Dong Riddles
Dong riddles are folk oral literature expressed in the Dong language,which can be categorized into three types of riddles:object riddles,matter riddles and word riddles.Dong riddles show a wide range of subjects,richness of expression methods,rich ethnicity,witty and interesting language,distinctive social literary features and artistic value.Dong riddles play the contemporary social functions of highlighting cultural connotation and enriching spiritual life,cultivating logical thinking and passing on ethnic wisdom,enhancing communication and integration,promoting national unity,and promoting national culture and cultural identity.