Literacy Preservation of Baxian Chinese Folk Traditional Music

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Titel: Literacy Preservation of Baxian Chinese Folk Traditional Music
Sprache: English
Autoren: Ruiling Liu, Sayam Chuangprakhon, Xinyang Chen
Quelle: International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies. 2025 13(1):25-31.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publikationsdatum: 2025
Publikationsart: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Music, Folk Culture, Cultural Maintenance, Musical Instruments, Oral Language, Generational Differences, Economic Factors, Social Change, Knowledge Level, Multiple Literacies
Geografische Kategorien: China
ISSN: 2202-9478
Abstract: Baxian music, a traditional folk music genre deeply rooted in Fengshan County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, represents a critical component of the region's intangible cultural heritage. Known for using the Suona, a traditional woodwind instrument, Baxian music is closely associated with local customs, particularly wedding rituals. This study investigates Baxian music preservation's current status, focusing on literacy preservation, which is the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and transmit cultural heritage. The research was conducted in Fengshan County and involved seven informants, including veteran Baxian musicians and community members. The study uses qualitative methods such as interviews, participant observation, and document analysis to identify Baxian music's challenges, including reliance on oral transmission, generational gaps, and economic pressures. The findings show that, despite Baxian music's continued cultural significance, modernization and shifting cultural values threaten its preservation. The study suggests that formal documentation, digital platforms, and community-based initiatives are crucial for enhancing the preservation of literacy and ensuring Baxian music's continuity for future generations. The research underscores the need for systematic support, both educational and financial, to safeguard this vital cultural tradition.
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Entry Date: 2025
Dokumentencode: EJ1462039
Datenbank: ERIC
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Abstract:Baxian music, a traditional folk music genre deeply rooted in Fengshan County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, represents a critical component of the region's intangible cultural heritage. Known for using the Suona, a traditional woodwind instrument, Baxian music is closely associated with local customs, particularly wedding rituals. This study investigates Baxian music preservation's current status, focusing on literacy preservation, which is the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and transmit cultural heritage. The research was conducted in Fengshan County and involved seven informants, including veteran Baxian musicians and community members. The study uses qualitative methods such as interviews, participant observation, and document analysis to identify Baxian music's challenges, including reliance on oral transmission, generational gaps, and economic pressures. The findings show that, despite Baxian music's continued cultural significance, modernization and shifting cultural values threaten its preservation. The study suggests that formal documentation, digital platforms, and community-based initiatives are crucial for enhancing the preservation of literacy and ensuring Baxian music's continuity for future generations. The research underscores the need for systematic support, both educational and financial, to safeguard this vital cultural tradition.
ISSN:2202-9478