An Anthropological Study Of XiangChang In Shangri-La NiXi

This thesis is about NiXi Xiangchang,focusing on Xiangchang the traditional songs and dances of the Tibetan people in NiXi.In-depth analysis of the cultural event of xiangchang,It includes the origin and change of xiangchang,the content and form of xiangchang,the relationship between xiangchang and local natural society and culture,as well as the intangible cultural heritage and exhibition evolution of xiangchang.It aims to analyze all aspects of xiangchang comprehensively,trying to explain the local traditional social existence mode of xiangchang and the vicissitude in the contemporary society,and the inherent rationality of the local existence and change of xiangchang embodied in this process,combining this static existence mode and dynamic vicissitude and development,this paper discusses the relationship between xiangchang and the culture behind it.Xiangchang is a popular art of singing and dancing in Shangri-La-Nisi area.From the legend of its origin to the way of singing and dancing,occasions and so on,there is a unique set of cultural significance and explanation.As a unique local cultural form,there are rich social and cultural connotations behind Xiangchang,it is closely related to the production and life,religious beliefs,marriage system,living patterns and ethnic identity of the Tibetans in Nixi,this is also the inherent rationality of Xiangchang's existence in the local society.This paper will be divided into four chapters,the method of ethnology and anthropology is used to study Xiangchang from multi-dimensional perspective,discusses xiangchang and its cultural connotation and the vicissitude of Xiangchang.The first chapter mainly discusses the periodic changes of Xiangchang in the contemporary era,and the relationship between Xiangchang and the forces behind these changes.Focusing on several special periods and stages,that is before the liberation of the form of rich content of Xiangchang,during the Cultural Revolution,Xiangchang was regarded as "decadence",under the background of intangible cultural heritage protection and tourism development,Xiangchang has three stages of change and development.The second chapter describe the elements and basic situation of xiangchang song and dance,including basic lyrics and dance steps from the content and form of xiangchang;There are four forms of singing and dancing in Xiangchang:standing singing,dancing singing,sitting singing and sleeping singing;male and female clothing in Xiangchang.Then to the traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival,Shu An Yizhuo,the wedding of Xiangchang and so on to carry on the historical tracing and the present situation description.The third chapter,it mainly places Xiangchang in the specific context of the local social and historical process,analysis of its characteristics,then it explores the relationship between religion,marriage system and other social cultures,and through the understanding of social taboos in Xiangchang,to explore its special role in local social life.The fourth chapter mainly discusses the practice process of Xiangchang as an intangible cultural heritage,and its evolution as the most representative singing and dancing art in NiXi.From Xiangchang to the well-known"Nixi Love Dance",to be named intangible cultural heritage,until now,Xiangchang performances often appear on multifarious stages.This paper discusses the inheritance and development of folk song and dance art under the guidance of the government.