Abstract

As an intangible cultural heritage, NiNigou has its body made of yellow soil and its clothes made of colorful dot painting on black background. The patterns painted on its body are not only the embodiment of artistic quality, but also contain the totem culture of thousands of years of human civilization and wisdom. Therefore, the author led the social practice team to Huaiyang, the birthplace of NiNigou. By visiting Mr. Ren Guohe, the inheritor of NiNigou culture, I had an in-depth understanding of the production process of NiNigou, the significance of cultural symbols and the contemporary value, so as to explore how to better protect and inherit the intangible cultural heritage of NiNigou.

Highlights

  • As an intangible cultural heritage, NiNigou has its body made of yellow soil and its clothes made of colorful dot painting on black background

  • NiNigou is a reflection of the legendary story of Fu Xi and Nu Wa in China

  • According to Mr Ren Guohe, the most important part of NiNigou body is the meaning of represents

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Summary

The Background of the NiNigou

The history of intangible cultural heritage is from the moment when the World Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention was made, and as long as the appearance of human culture. It is said that the pilgrims from different parts of the world take "NiNigou" back to their hometown Besides giving it to their children, grandchildren, relatives and friends, they need to throw some of it into the well, saying that drinking the water from the well can "clear the mind and clear the eyes, and cure all kinds of diseases". No wonder the overseas friends and compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who came to Huaiyang to burn incense all reverently took a towel from Tai Hao Ling to carry yellow clay back before leaving. It seems that it is for the cure of nostalgia for the motherland. There are always some craftsmen and craftsmen who stick to the traditional culture for us

NiNigou Craft Inheritor— Mr Ren Guohe
Interview With Mr Ren Guohe and Visit NiNigou Warehouse
NiNigou Production Process
NiNigou Sales
The Future Development of NiNigou
My Feelings
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