Cultural Items Research Articles

Amazigh-Arabic Code-Switching in Radio Talk Shows

Abstract This study considers code-switching (CS) in the discourse of multilingual Amazigh speakers. The corpus consists of live Amazigh radio talk shows in Morocco (North Africa). The study examines the frequency and nature of CS between Amazigh (Tashelhit variety) and Arabic and identifies the conversational functions of CS. The analysis shows a substantial use of Arabic in Amazigh radio discourse; 72 % of the utterances attest to Arabic CS. The two languages play the role of the matrix and embedded language. Standard Arabic (92 %) is more activated than Moroccan Arabic (8 %). As for the conversational functions of CS, the majority of the functions in Gumperz (1982) are instantiated in the corpus: quotation, interjection, reiteration, message qualification, and personalization and objectivization, but new functions emerged: the principle of economy, cultural items, lexical and semantic gaps, and discourse fillers. Finally, we claim that Amazigh-Arabic CS has led to the inception of a third code that mixes verb stems with morphology of the two languages.

When Tradition Inspires Modernity

The research article sets out to unveil the challenge of preserving traditional design concepts within contemporary spaces. Its objectives are to examine how Acholi material culture items inspire functional and aesthetic concepts in modern interiors, explore methods to incorporate traditional pottery in contemporary spaces, and create prototype pots that integrate Acholi design elements. It sets out on the premise that blending traditional artefacts with modern interiors fosters cultural identity and pride among space owners and enhances visitors' appreciation. Its methodological considerations are qualitative, using a parallel prototyping design, with two potters and five culturally knowledgeable elders selected for insights. The research is theoretically informed by the concepts of cultural identity and preservation within modern aesthetics. Its key findings reveal that traditional material culture enriches product design, creates a sense of ownership, and fosters community pride, while also generating income for artisans. Furthermore, the use of traditional designs supports cultural continuity by exposing younger generations to their heritage. It recommends incorporating indigenous knowledge and practices to create spaces that are distinctive and culturally communicative, enhancing modern living while celebrating traditional values.

Generative AI for Culturally Responsive Science Assessment: A Conceptual Framework

In diverse classrooms, one of the challenges educators face is creating assessments that reflect the different cultural background of every student. this study presents a novel approach to the automatic generation of cultural and context-specific science assessments items for K-12 education using generative AI (GenAI). We first developed a GenAI Culturally Responsive Science Assessment (GenAI-CRSciA) framework that connects CRSciA, specifically key cultural tenets such as indigenous language, Indigenous knowledge, ethnicity/race, and religion, with the capabilities of GenAI. Using the CRSciA framework, along with interactive guided dynamic prompt strategies, was used to develop the CRSciA-Generator tool within the OpenAI platform. The CRSciA-Generator allows users to automatically generate assessment item that are customized to align with their students’ cultural and contextual needs. We conducted a pilot demonstration of item generation between the CRSciA-Generator and the base GPT-4o (using standard prompts), both tools were tasked with generating CRSciAs that aligned with the Next Generation Science Standard on predator and prey relationship for use with students from Ghana, the USA, and China. The results showed that the CRSciA-Generator output assessment items incorporated more tailored cultural and context assessment items for each specific group with examples, such as traditional stories of lions and antelopes in Ghana, Native American views on wolves in the USA, and Taoist or Buddhist teachings on the Amur tiger in China compared to the standard prompt output within the base GPT-4o. However, due to the focus on nationality in the pilot demonstration, the CRSciA-Generator output treated the countries as culturally homogeneous, overlooking subcultural diversity in these countries. Therefore, we recommend that educators provide detailed background information about their students when using the CRSciA-Generator. We further recommend future studies involving expert reviews to assess the cultural and contextual validity of the assessment items generated by the CRSciA-Generator.

경계선 지능 초등학생의 잠재적 개발을 위한 문화예술교육의 교육적 지원

The purpose of this study is to propose educational support that can help elementary students with borderline intelligence overcome cognitive and emotional limitations through arts and cultural education. To this end, we analyzed the impact and effects of arts and cultural education based on previous studies, exploring educational approaches that cater specifically to the needs of elementary students with borderline intelligence. The findings show that incorporating arts and cultural education elements into curriculum learning can alleviate cognitive, social, academic, and emotional challenges faced by students with borderline intelligence. Based on these results, we suggest implementing blended arts and cultural education support that integrates experiential arts activities into subject learning, thereby complementing the limitations of conventional education. Future research is anticipated to further analyze the potential improvements in cognitive abilities, academic outcomes, and social skills according to different grades and selected arts and cultural items for students with borderline intelligence.

A world of beads from the Island of Mozambique (16th–20th centuries)

ABSTRACT Hundreds of beads are collected every year on the shores of the island of Mozambique, dating between the 16th and the 20th-century. They are recovered in the sand and strung into neckless to sell for the best offer. More than archaeological artefacts and important historical, social, economic, and cultural items, they have a dominant role in the island’s local economy today. These archaeological materials are dispersed in time but also in space since they originate from Europe, Asia, and Africa. The privileged geographical position turned this African island into a logistical support platform for transoceanic routes, a mandatory crossing point for ships of the Portuguese crown, and for the other European monarchies that traded in the Indian Ocean. The beads are a palimpsest of cultures and trades, not only in the past but also in the present, and they still play an important role in their relationship with local communities.

Based on the Principle Component Analysis of the Level of Cultural and Tourism Integration in a Place and Obstacles Analysis

China’s culture is one of the oldest and most complex in the world, with a history that spans thousands of years. Rooted in Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, Chinese culture emphasizes harmony, respect for tradition, and the importance of family. These philosophies have profoundly influenced the social values, customs, and daily life of the Chinese people. This study aimed to identify 10 different dimensions and the perception of quality amongst tourists based on the rural tourism experience. Perceived value and tourism satisfaction are seen as two constructs that bridge the gulf between these quality perceptions and the tourists’ future behavior — that is, the intent of tourists to revisit, spread positive word-of-mouth, and their propensity to splurge on unique rural products. Furthermore, we also examined the respondents’ areas where they lived in urban or rural areas which would affect their perceptions and behaviors. The analysis was identified using data from 650 respondents’ four key quality dimensions: tourism environment and transportation, companionship and learning, culture and local items, and rural environment as perceived by the tourists. Indeed, the findings lend considerable empirical support to the relationship of perceived quality with perceived value, satisfaction, and the dimensions of the behavioral intentions of tourists. Interestingly, the study showed residents — the urban and rural residents of tourists — as a very important moderator of these relationships. These are important insights that would be invaluable in explaining the driving factors of tourists’ intentions and the imperative for the sustainable growth of rural tourism in China.

Linguistic Obstacles Faced in Translating Some Unique Qur’anic Cultural Lexical Items into English: Reexploring Some Translation Approaches

This research paper aimed to identify the linguistic obstacles met in translating some unique Qur’anic cultural lexical items into English through the lens of translation approaches. The study used a qualitative descriptive method and Nord’s (1991) text analysis model in translation. The findings showed that the most used approach to translating the implication of Qur’anic cultural lexical items was that of word-for-word and verbatim translation, and this resulted in a deep meaning loss and manipulating the perfect translation. The study also found that Al-Hilali and Khan’s and Abdel-Haleem’s translation approach, contrastingly, seems to be predominantly translated text-oriented, and thus conforms to the strategy of free translation, putting pivotal descriptive details in brackets, footnotes, or as a paraphrasis. The study concluded that Pickthall was inclined to resort to a literal translation strategy, which often gives rise to obscurity and problems because it does not consider the idiomatic meaning and implicit meaning of the Qur’anic Cultural Lexical Items.

Study on the Protection and Transmission of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Dimen Village: An Analysis Based on Field Surveys and Ecomuseum Daily Records

This study explores the current state of protection and transmission of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in Dimen Village, Liping County, Guizhou Province. Through an analysis of field surveys and records from the Dimen ecomuseum, we found that although certain cultural heritage items receive high recognition from the government, their activity levels and transmission within the village do not directly correlate with this recognition. Cultural heritage projects closely related to daily life and easy to participate in, such as embroidery, traditional handmade paper, and the Dong Grand Song, are more thriving than those that receive national policy support or have commercial demand. This paper analyzes the seasonal characteristics, gender distribution, participation numbers, and implementation spaces of 13 intangible cultural heritage skills, providing new perspectives and suggestions for future cultural heritage protection and transmission strategies.

Pharmacy Students’ Self-Reported Cultural Competence in a Pharmacy Curriculum by Academic Year

ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the results of a Cultural Competency Assessment of Pharmacy Students (CCAPS) survey to identify areas where cultural competence content in one college of pharmacy curriculum can be improved. MethodsThe 39-item CCAPS survey was developed and administered to Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students from July 2022 (after the end of the didactic curriculum and at the beginning of experiential rotations for fourth-year students) to October 2022 (at the beginning of the fall semester for first-year, second-year, and third-year students). Self-perception of cultural competency items were selected from the Cultural Competence Assessment Instrument and the Clinical Cultural Competency Questionnaire items. Responses were collected anonymously and analyzed in the aggregate by academic year using SPSS. ResultsA total of 541 students participated, with ethnicities including White/European American (26.6%), East/South/Southeast Asian (17%, 18.5%, 5.4%), Arab/Middle Eastern (17.9%), African American/Black (6.7%), and Hispanic (6.1%). Two-thirds of respondents identified as “very or extremely” culturally competent, and 78% reported comfort interacting with culturally diverse patients. Students scored lower on questions that assessed their comfort interacting with patients who have limited English proficiency or who refuse medications due to cultural reasons. Students in the fourth year reported more difficulty practicing skills related to cultural competency in their daily lives compared with students in other years. ConclusionUsing the CCAPS survey annually could help evaluate the cultural competency of pharmacy students across different academic years and identify gaps in the curriculum related to cultural competency.

Project Yarn Circle: development and pilot evaluation of a cultural connection suicide prevention program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people

ABSTRACT Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people experience markedly higher suicide mortality than non-Indigenous youth in Australia, yet there is little evidence of effective preventative strategies. Many are misaligned to the needs of First Nations young people due to a lack of consideration of protective factors such as community and cultural connection. Objective To date no research has examined whether increasing cultural connectedness may reduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth suicidality. The current study outlines the development, implementation, and pilot evaluation of Project Yarn Circle, a school-based suicide prevention initiative utilising cultural education and connection. Method Project Yarn Circle was piloted by an Indigenous owned and managed youth mental health organisation, delivering 5 weekly sessions to 276 young people at 9 schools in Southeast Queensland, Australia, between 2019 and 2023. Sessions connected students to cultural knowledge and practices (stories, painting, dance, Indigenous languages) with Elders and local cultural knowledge facilitators. Results Pre- and post-program evaluation questionnaires completed 6–8 weeks apart found that participants had significantly lower suicidal ideation (GHQ-18-SS), pre 7.16, post 6.61, p = .043 higher positive ideation/reasons for living (PANSI-PI) pre 22.44, post 23.60, p = .009, and higher self-esteem (RSES) pre 16.55, post 23.60, p = .005. Analyses of cultural connectedness items co-designed for this evaluation study and validated using Exploratory Factor Analysis found that students demonstrated greater cultural identity clarity, peer cultural competence, strength from culture, salience of cultural continuity and sense of belonging. Conclusions These findings provide new evidence towards utilising cultural connectedness as an intervention mechanism in Indigenous youth suicide prevention.

설화의 국가무형유산 종목 지정을 위한 제언

As Korea joined the “UNESCO Convention” in 2005, Korea implemented the “Intangible Cultural Property Act” in 2016. As a result, a field of “Ra(라). Oral Tradition and Expression”, was newly established, making it possible to designate a national cultural heritage item for folktales. Nevertheless, until August 2024, not a single event has been realized in the designation of national intangible heritage of folktales. This is due to the view that since the 1980s, the traditional Iyagipan(이야 기판) has disappeared, and the transmission of oral stories has also been cut off. However, this recognition is a misunderstanding caused by denying that the current transmission of folktales continues actively through the “Beautiful Story Grandma” project and numerous old story telling channels on YouTube etc. Another position against the designation of folktales as national intangible heritage is the opinion that Gureongdeongdeongsinseonbi(구 렁덩덩신선비), Kongji Patzzi(콩쥐팥쥐) are folktales with global universality and lack uniqueness, and can lead to conflict with other countries. However, the value of folktales can be found in various realization patterns such as national identity and cultural uniqueness. Therefore, the designation of a national intangible heritage item of folktales is an important task to protect our identity and uniqueness. Finally, I would like to suggest some opinions to revitalize the designation of folktales as national intangible heritage items. It is urgent to clarify the value of intangible heritage of the current transmission of folktales and to redefine the definition, category, and classification system of the “Ra(라)” field. In addition, systematic policy establishment and long-term research projects should be promoted, and the discovery of local intangible heritage should be actively supported. Aside from that, the construction of a digital archive of folktales should protect and promote the current transmission of folktales.

Defining Boundaries of Modern Times Archaeological Heritage Sites in Izhevsk and Sarapul, Udmurt Republic

The article publishes the findings made by the staff of the Kama-Vyatka archaeological expedition from the Udmurt State University. The study aims to identify the boundaries of the sites of archaeological heritage dated the Modern Times and located in Izhevsk and Sarapul, the Udmurt Republic. The methodology for identifying the boundaries of the monuments within the urban development includes analysis of archives and maps, combination of archaeological and archival research. The fruitful efforts of the Udmurt State University team and the Udmurt Republic State Body for Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites joint in 2007–2022 allowed to determine boundaries of the Izhevsk Plant settlement, the Troitsky (Nagorny), Mikhailovsky and Nikolo-Pokrovsky cemeteries in Izhevsk, Sarapul settlement and the Voskresensky Cemetery in Sarapul. Some other towns differentiate particular zones or blocks associated with finds of the cultural layer or items. However, in contrast thereto, the boundaries of the Sarapul settlement and the Izhevsk Plant Settlement are outlined as a single territory associated with the historical part of Sarapul and Izhevsk. This allows immediate archaeological rescue works in the monuments. Izhevsk and Sarapul reveal a rather intense dynamics of setting Modern Times archaeological sites, namely – the early cemeteries and historical parts of cities

Analysis of buried ink elements in library artefacts using pulsed thermography

Pulsed thermography is a well-established method for the non-destructive analysis of cultural heritage items. This technique has been recently applied by the authors of this paper for reading written scraps, used for the making of bookbinding of ancient manuscripts, located between the end papers and the covers. The readability of the hidden text depends on several geometrical, optical and thermal parameters characterizing the typology of paper and the ink employed. To this end, a comprehensive mathematical model was developed by the authors for analyzing the influence of the various involved parameters. In particular, two indices were introduced, namely the signal contrast and the distortion index, used to quantitatively characterize the hidden text readability. Several numerical simulations are reported for assessing the dependence of the contrast and distortion from various parameters appearing in the model. Finally, a preliminary application to the analysis of original books is also presented.

Development and psychometric evaluation of the self-care of informal caregivers inventory

BackgroundIn recent years, a growing body of literature on informal caregivers’ health and well-being has emerged, highlighting the need for a tool to measure their self-care practices. ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to develop a theory-based instrument measuring the self-care behaviors of informal caregivers and test its psychometric properties. DesignThe initial phase of instrument development entailed a detailed, six-step process (conceptualization, theoretical adaptation, back-translation and cultural adaptation, cognitive interviewing, item enhancement, and content validity), followed by formal psychometric testing (participant engagement, validity, internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability). SettingStudy conducted at a hospital located in Tehran, Iran. ParticipantsA sample of 234 informal caregivers of cancer outpatients receiving treatment in oncology wards was enrolled. Caregivers had to be 18 years or older, recognized as the primary caregiver by the patient, and willing to provide informed consent. MethodsThe Self-Care of Informal Caregivers Inventory items comprise three dimensions: self-care maintenance (11 items), self-care monitoring (7 items), and self-care management (9 items), which achieved a content validity index rating of 100 % in a panel of experts. Data were collected from caregivers during routine clinic visits. Construct validity was verified through exploratory structural equation modelling and reliability was verified using Cronbach's α and multidimensional model-based reliability. Test-retest reliability was evaluated using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. ResultsAll three dimensions showed good model fit indices (self-care maintenance: Comparative Fit Index = 1.00, Tucker-Lewis Index = 0.99, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.044; self-care monitoring: Comparative Fit Index = 1.00, Tucker-Lewis Index = 1.00, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.027; self-care management: Comparative Fit Index = 0.99, Tucker-Lewis Index = 0.99, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.048) and Cronbach's α of 0.88, 0.88, and 0.91, respectively. The overall multidimensional model-based reliability was 0.93. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient values for the three dimensions were 0.94, 0.60, and 0.51, respectively. ConclusionPreliminary testing provides support for use of the Self-Care of Informal Caregivers Inventory in research. Using this theory-based instrument to assess the self-care practices of informal caregivers can assist in identifying topics to discuss and opportunities for guidance. Tweetable AbstractThe Self-Care of Informal Caregivers Inventory: A validated tool for informal caregivers is useful for research. #Informalcaregivers #SelfCare

An interplay between cross-cultural and psychometric factors in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment: Experience from the language of a small nation

The present study aimed to test the hypothesis that the total word length on the Memory subtest of the Czech version of the MoCA, which is 12 syllables compared to the English version of 7 syllables, would have a significant effect on Delayed Recall scores compared to the newly created well-balanced version of the test (further MoCA-WLE). In the original Czech version of MoCA, we replaced the 12-syllable word list in the Memory subtest with a 7-syllable list (MoCA-WLE) to make it equivalent to the standard English version in this respect. We analyzed data from 83 participants in the original MoCA group (70.63 ± 7.01 years old, 14.61 ± 3.17 years of education, 30.12% males) and 83 participants in the MoCA-WLE group (70.72 ± 6.95 years old, 14.93 ± 3.48 years of education, 30.12% males). We did not find evidence for a significant word-length effect in the original MoCA versus MoCA-WLE Delayed Recall in either the Mann–Whitney U test (W = 3418.0, p = .932) or multilevel binomial regression (b = 0.10, 95% posterior probability interval [−0.46, 0.68]). The present study shows cross-cultural limits in the adaptation of the test material. The results underline the caveats of such an approach to test adaptation. Fortunately, 12-syllables in the MoCA Memory Czech version versus the original 7-syllable list did not show a detectable word-length effect. We did not find evidence for differential item functioning or cultural item bias. The original MoCA Czech version is psychometrically comparable to the original English version.

Culture-specific heritage language vocabulary and collective identity among three generations of Mountain Jews

ABSTRACT Culture-specific vocabulary denotes objects that bear cultural weight and are not readily translatable or understood in other languages. The present study explores cultural items in an endangered language, Juhuri (Judeo-Tat), the traditional language of Mountain Jews (MJ) who immigrated to Israel and the United States. A set of ten items, five cultural and five neutral, served as stimuli for a picture recognition task inserted in a questionnaire distributed to MJs from three generations (G1, G1.5, and G2). In addition, participants rated their ethnocultural and national identities and their level of Juhuri proficiency. Results yielded significantly better recognition of culture-specific over neutral items by G1.5 and G2 participants, but no difference among more proficient G1 participants. Regression analyses revealed a significant effect of MJ identity on the recognition of cultural items. Neither Israeli nor American national background had an effect on the recognition of either cultural or neutral items. The findings shed light on the role of ethnocultural identity in the recognition of culture-specific vocabulary. Results are discussed in terms of research on heritage language maintenance and shift, identity, and the status of the MJ community in both countries.

Spatial Distribution, Influencing Factors and Sustainable Development of Fishery Cultural Resources in the Yangtze River Basin

Agricultural cultural heritage is crucial in advancing comprehensive rural revitalization. The Yangtze River Basin is rich in biodiversity and abundant in fishery cultural resources. The cultural resources not only reflect the ecological wisdom of harmonious coexistence and the human–land relationship between humans and nature but also provide critical cultural support for rural revitalization and watershed sustainable development. This study investigates the spatial distribution, influencing factors, and historical evolution of fishery cultural resources in the Yangtze River Basin. The highest proportions of significant resources are found in fishery engineering and landscapes, culinary flavors, fishery customs, dances, fishery gear, and poetry. By analyzing 14 categories of fishery cultural resources and 157 national and provincial intangible cultural heritage items, this study reveals a significant geographical clustering of these resources in the mid-lower reaches, particularly around the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake Basin, Wuhan and Dongting Lake, and the lower reaches of the Taihu Lake Basin. This study underscores the role of natural geographical conditions, aquatic biodiversity, socio-economic factors, and historical–cultural backgrounds in the distribution and evolution of fishery cultural resources, with these factors interacting dynamically. By advocating for a comprehensive approach to coordinating fishery culture preservation with rural revitalization, this study outlines a multidimensional strategy for the preservation and sustainable development of fishery cultural resources.

A preliminary approach for blooming removal in polyurethane-coated fabrics

Coated fabrics with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) are largely found in fashion and design collections in imitation leathers and glossy-look fabrics. Unfortunately, blooming is a common damage in aged TPU, appearing as white crystalline deposits at the surface. These deposits have been generally identified as adipic acid and mainly affect ester-based aromatic TPU. The white colour of adipic acid often leads to the complete unrecognition of the cultural item, highly decreasing its values. Strategies to remove blooming are still absent in the literature, resulting in a lack of action by conservators. The Glossy Surfaces project addressed this issue through preliminary research on cleaning strategies to remove adipic acid. Dry and wet methods were tested on two fabrics showing blooming and different surface cohesion. Non-confined and confined liquids in hydrogels were included and assessed by digital microscopy, colourimetry, and infrared spectroscopy. The best results were achieved with agar-agar, but limitations were also recognized.

Statistical Analysis of Cultural Items in the International Chinese Education Network Course Resource Database: Based on the “Chinese Bridge” Delegation Online Experience Platform

This research aims to analyze cultural items in the international Chinese education network course resource database found in the “Chinese Bridge” delegation online experience platform. Data were collected from 878 culture-themed courses implemented by 106 schools (including 64 universities, and 39 vocational colleges, 3 high schools) around China during the year 2023. After utilizing “The Framework of Reference for Chinese Culture and Society in International Chinese Language Education” as classification criteria and applying statistical analysis method, three primary cultural items categories and 27 secondary cultural items categories were showcased. The results showed that schools focused more on society and lifestyles (N=350; 39.9%) and traditional culture (N=301; 34.2%) compared to contemporary China (N=227; 25.9%) in the primary category. The most popular secondary category items were leisure (N=178), art (N=109), cultural heritage (N=102), food (N=83), and inventions (N=59) the above five accounted for more than 60%. These two category levels systematically reflected the synchronic and diachronic characteristics of cultural teaching from supra-regional and regional cultural content. However, two shortcomings were identified, namely homogenization of cultural items presentation and simplification of teaching medium language. The high-frequency recurring cultural items were Chinese tea, Chinese painting, and Tai Chi, which in total were presented in 107 courses and accounted for more than 12%. English is the most important medium language after Chinese, while teaching other languages is relatively lacking. The results of this study also provide valuable insights of improvement strategies proposed by precise learning demands, diversified cultural narration and technology assisted teaching to inspire the schools’ international Chinese education network course resources.

Spatial distribution and pedigree age of intangible cultural heritage along the Grand Canal of China

Intangible cultural heritage is the carrier of national memory and a historical witness. Exploring the spatial distribution and chronological evolution of intangible cultural heritage is of great significance to understand the cultural integrity and historical continuity. Taking the intangible cultural heritage along the Grand Canal as an example, this study carries out spatial deconstruction based on the extent of the spread of intangible cultural heritage and reveales the aggregation pattern through spatial autocorrelation analysis. Then, the historical process and the spatial center of gravity are shown through an evolution tree model. The influencing factors are illustrated via the methods of Geodetector and qualitative analysis. The results are as follows: (1) The two ends of the canal exhibit obvious advantages in the number of intangible cultural heritage items; however, the existence of a spatial mismatch at the city–county level makes the southern endpoint occupy a dominant position. (2) Although there is a high–high aggregation pattern along the whole canal, 29.82% of the counties are distributed widely with low–low aggregation. (3) The spatial center of intangible cultural heritage items from different historical periods generally presents a changing path from north to south and returning north. (4) Intangible cultural heritage items are mainly distributed in areas with a prosperous culture, a high level of economic development, and strong policy and financial support from government. Changes in the natural environment, population migration, economic development, war disasters, and canal shipping have profound impacts over time. This study provides a new idea for the methodological advancement of spatial distribution of intangible cultural heritage, as well as studies on local cultural identity and regional consistency.