Ethnic Culture Research Articles

Chromaticity Analysis on Ethnic Minority Color Landscape Culture in Tibetan Area: A Semantic Differential Approach

Chromaticity Analysis on Ethnic Minority Color Landscape Culture in Tibetan Area: A Semantic Differential Approach

SYMBOLISM OF ZOOMETAPHOR IN UKRAINIAN AND POLISH LINGUOCULTURES

The purpose of the article is to determine the features of zoometaphors in the Ukrainian and Polish linguocultures and the role of these features in the formation of national, cultural and ethnic specifics of language pictures of the world of Ukrainians and Poles. The object of the analysis is zoometaphors, which are used to refer to people by certain characteristics in the Ukrainian and Polish languages. The subject of this research is a comparative characteristic of the semantics, functioning and symbolic load of zoometaphors in Ukrainian and Polish linguocultures, in particular, their role in the formation of social, psychological and cultural stereotypes. Conclusions. Linguistic analysis shows that the national and cultural zoometaphors of Ukrainians and Poles can have both universal and unique symbols. They represent the vision of the environment of each nation and the identification of its ethnic culture. The symbolism of zoometaphors in the Ukrainian and Polish languages is closely related to the stereotypes that exist in these language cultures. The prospects of the study lie in the possibility of further study of intercultural differences and similarities through a comparative analysis of zoometaphors in Slavic languages.

Ethnocultural and Ethnopsychological Principles of Working with Foreign Students

Ethnocultural and ethnopsychological features of interaction with foreign students require the creation of certain educational technologies and creative trajectories of communication in the learning process. In this case, cognition is based on understanding as a result of cognitive operations, and education is based on “confirmation” of reality as a condition for the formation of a professional’s personality. These are two wings for mastering independent creative flight. The purpose of the work is to demonstrate the principles of information modeling in the educational process with the cooperation of representatives of different ethnic cultures. The teaching of professional disciplines involves, depending on the subject, creative modeling of the structure, the actual algorithm and the compositional solution of effective knowledge transfer. The game principle in such modeling is expressed in the elements of the training that remove linguistic barriers. Each component of such a model is largely correlated with the content of the ethnocultural space and the ethnopsychological field of foreign students at the group and individual levels. The teacher becomes a kind of “guide” not only to the profession, but also to the culture and traditions of the country in which students receive their education. In the classroom, an intellectual atmosphere is created through the disclosure of various cultural codes that manifest themselves in the process of communication and reflect the original perception of reality. The professional worldview is formed as a result of the synthesis of ethnocultural ideas about the world, that is, monocultural concepts are fused into multicultural systems that define the individual author’s handwriting of a professional.

Analysis of the Cultural Application of Ethnic Minority Motifs in South Yunnan Region

Southern Yunnan is a place with rich and diverse ethnic cultures, and traditional patterns are an important cultural form with great value of use in the local context. Taking the patterns of ethnic minorities in southern Yunnan as the research object, this topic adopts the method of combining literature review and field survey to analyze the status of their use in cultural inheritance, artistic creation, and life practice, and discuss their significance and value in modern society, with a view to providing important theoretical and practical support for the inheritance and transmission of ethnic minority cultures, and the promotion of the development of local cultures.

How Did Alexander the Great influence Macedonian Culture?

Alexander's empire had a great influence on the later history of Europe. Therefore, this paper hopes to study the culture and policies of other countries in the most glorious period of Alexander's empire, the period of Alexander the Great, to determine whether it really had such a big impact. Alexander the Great exported Macedonian culture including but not limited to architecture, transportation, military ideas, philosophy, and literature. At the same time, he promoted the exchange and integration of various ethnic cultures during his reign. Therefore, we can judge that Alexander's empire had a great influence on the whole of Asia and Europe in every important area of culture, policy and economy. This paper allows the reader to get a clearer picture of where and to what extent Alexander's influence mainly existed.

THE CURRENT SITUATION AND PROBLEMS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF DAI NATIONALITY CULTURE THEME HOTELS IN XISHUANGBANNA REGION, YUNNAN, CHINA

The rise of minority culture-themed hotels in Yunnan Province is a new direction for the development of the hotel industry in Yunnan Province. At present, the scale of Dai Nationality (Acronyms: Dai) culture theme hotels in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, varies in size and development. In this paper, we selected three five-star hotels in the Xishuangbanna area as research objects, and conducted interviews with tourists who have stayed there to understand the development status of Dai culture hotels in Yunnan Province. We discussed and summarized the problems in the development of ethnic minority hotels, particularly Dai theme hotels, which include: a lack of staff cognition of the ethnic minorities' culture; a lack of high-level experience with the cultural content; and a lack of marketing efforts in the development of this type of hotel. In order to improve the development of ethnic culture-themed hotels, the hotels should explore positive countermeasures in the design of Dai culture experience content, the improvement of marketing work, and human resources development.

Research on the Integration and Development of Traditional Minority Sports and Tourism in Chengde City

This research analyzes the status quo, advantages, obstacles and challenges of the integrated development of ethnic traditional sports and tourism in Hechi City, and puts forward the exploratory paths of policy support, talent cultivation, specialized management and innovative marketing. The integrated development of ethnic traditional sports and tourism can enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of tourism, inherit and carry forward ethnic traditional culture, and promote local economic development. However, cultural differences, insufficient infrastructure and management as well as marketing promotion and market development also exist. Therefore, the implementation of measures such as policy support, talent training and innovative marketing can provide strong support for the integrated development of ethnic traditional sports and tourism in Hechi City.

Exploring the Ethnic Cultural Integration Path of Immigrant Communities Based on Ethnic Inter-Embedding

Abstract Facing the ethnic-cultural conflict in the relocation process and to promote ethnic-cultural integration, this study takes the ethnic interlocking communities in Guizhou Province as an example and uses research methods such as interviews and observation to collect data. The study also analyzes the influencing factors of cultural integration through regression analysis and proposes relevant measures. The results of regression analysis showed that cultural belonging, social support, community participation, and linguistic communication skills had a significant positive effect on ethnocultural integration while existing interpersonal relationships and identity had a significant negative effect on ethnocultural integration, with interpersonal relationships having the greatest effect on immigrants’ cultural integration, with a correlation coefficient of −0.260, followed by was the sense of cultural belonging with a regression coefficient of 0.240. Social support, language communication skills, community involvement, and identity were slightly less influential. Overall, the satisfaction levels after the migration were higher than before. Among them, the average satisfaction of immigrants with their income status before migration was 1.15. By building cultural exchange platforms and conducting targeted vocational training, new ideas have been provided for the integration of ethnic cultures in ethnic fusion communities. Research methods can effectively alleviate ethnic-cultural conflicts and promote ethnic-cultural integration.

The Role of Confucian Officials in the Ritual Transformations of the Jurchen Jin State during the Reign of Xi-zong

During the reign of Xi-zong (1135–1149), the third ruler of Jin, the socio-political structure of the young Jurchen State as well as their customs and beliefs underwent many changes. The adoption of new political and religious components transformed the foundations of Jurchen ethno-cultural identification. At that time, Chinese court etiquette and new Confucian rituals were introduced to Jurchen culture. All these new Confucian rules were a form of new relationships and patterns of behaviour and actions. These innovations were needed to form and strengthen imperial power in Jin. This was the reason why the Jurchen autochthonous culture was adapted to the norms of other ethnic cultures. The reign of Xi-zong, for example, is marked by the formation of state cults of ancestor worship and worship of Confucius. A special role in those innovations and changes was played by non-Jurchen advisers, they were the transmitters of Confucian ideas. Non-Jurchen officials have served in Jin since the formation of the Jurchen State, when the Jurchens took over the territories of the Liao State and the Celestial Empire. By the time of, and during Xi-zong`s reign, non-Jurchen officials did a lot for building a new ceremonial system, to strengthen the imperial power, which is why in the last years of Xi-zong's reign, there was the struggle of the Jurchen nobility against the activities of Confucian officials and the new Chinese ceremonial system they built.

HISTORICAL EVOLUTION AND INNOVATIVE DESIGN OF QIANG COSTUMES

Рurpose. This paper analyzes the evolution process and cultural connotation of Qiang costume form, discusses the application form of Qiang costume elements in modern clothing design, and provides a theoretical basis for the innovative design of national costumes. Methodology. The field research method, literature analysis method, and case study method are used to analyze the evolution process, cultural connotation, and design application of Qiang costumes. Results. By studying the development process and style design changes of the Qiang costumes, it is concluded that its unique cultural connotation and design characteristics are closely related to the social characteristics, production methods and religious beliefs of the Qiang people. It is the materialized expression of the Qiang people's world outlook and national psychology. It reveals the reasons for the change of the Qiang costume modelling and proposes the method of using ethnic elements in modern costume design. Scientific novelty. This paper studies the development process of Qiang costume shape from the perspective of design, history, ethnology and anthropology, and puts forward that Qiang costume is the materialized expression form of local people 's world outlook, values and aesthetics, and clarifies that the change of Qiang costume shape is influenced by religious culture and Han-Tibetan culture. Suggestions are made in the form of integration of national costume elements with modern clothing design. Practical significance. The Qiang costume has been fused with other ethnic cultures in the course of historical changes, which is both inherited and changed, which is very inspiring to modern costume design. Digging deeper into the cultural connotation and design language of Qiang costume, so that it can innovate the design method and explore the design carrier while inheriting the national culture, so as to provide reference for the creation of a costume design that can embody both the traditional Chinese culture and the sense of the times.

Jile Buddhist Temple in Harbin, Its History and Contemporary Religious Practices

This article focuses on the activities and religious practices of the Jile Temple (Temple of Bliss) in Harbin; one of the largest and most respected in northeast China. Harbin, founded in 1898 by Russian railway engineers in connection with the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway, brings together different ethnic and religious cultures. This study provides a brief historical overview of the activities of the temple, which played a major role in the development of Buddhism in the context of multicultural ideological and political trends in the first decades of the 20th century. The most important temple practices and celebrations are analyzed alongside the review of cultural heritage sources. Special attention is paid to the analysis of traditional rituals that take place as part of the celebration of Buddha's birthday in the fourth month of the lunar calendar. Based on the analysis of written sources and the use of ethnographic materials, including conversations with monks and laymen of the Jile Temple, the main stages and features of the ritual of washing the Buddha statue are highlighted, where manipulation of incense plays an important role. Closely linked to the history and evolution of Buddhism, religious events and rituals continue to have a profound influence on the traditions and culture of modern society.

INFLUENCE OF SILK ROAD CULTURE ON MODERN DESIGN: ARTISTIC FEATURES OF CHINESE BROCADE PATTERNS

Goal: this study aims to analyze the influence of Silk Road culture on the style of brocade patterns in the Tang and Ming Dynasties of China, as well as to consider the practices of using brocade motifs of ancient dynasties in modern design. Methodology: based on the research of scientific literature, this article compares and analyses the stylistic characteristics of brocade patterns: connected beads, curly grass, treasure and cloud; the analysis makes it possible to trace the process of formation and evolution of brocade patterns in the Tang Dynasty. The methods of figurative and stylistic, formal analysis, methods of systematisation, and processing of results are also involved. Results. The study pointed out that the opening of the Silk Road promoted cultural exchanges between East and West, and the prosperity of politics, economy, and culture in the Tang Dynasty promoted the diversity and development of patterns. The above-mentioned motives, through integration with foreign cultures, formed symmetrical beauty, curvilinear beauty, and symbolic characteristics of Tang Dynasty patterns. In the example of the creativity of the modern Chinese designer Chen Liwen, the transformation of the motif «Tiger Sniffs the Rose» and the image of the Chinese tiger of the Ming Dynasty period in the development of modern design products is shown. Scientific novelty. This article reveals the historical evolution of the popular brocade patterns in the Tang and Ming Dynasties of China, summarizes his unique artistic style, and provides inspiration for contemporary clothing innovation design. Practical significance. The significance of this study lies in providing historical data for the integration of ethnic cultures and demonstrating the overall characteristics and evolution process of the Tang and Ming Dynasties patterns.

The Integration and New Structure of Chinese Historical Ethnic Cultures in Animation

In recent years, the development speed of Chinese animation is remarkable. In the past ten years, relying on the cultural treasures formed by the precipitation of China's long history, domestic animation creators have created a number of excellent animation works based on Chinese legends, which have caused a stir in the domestic and international animation markets. However, China's animation works in the past decade still have problems such as insufficient story creativity and single art style. Based on the above problems, the article discusses the problems and challenges facing the current development of Chinese animation and the significance of animation development for the inheritance of Chinese history and national culture from the application and innovation of Chinese history and national culture in animation, to provide new ideas for the creation of Chinese animation.

Study On The Architectural Characteristics Of Miao Nationality In PingBian, YunNan

Pingbian is the inhabitation place of the Miao people. There are many Miao culture in Pingbian, which has a long history and rich heritage. A number of ancient and ethnic characteristic buildings are preserved in Pingbian, which highlight the unique regional color of the local area, reflect the aesthetic taste of the Miao people, and have profound cultural connotation and high artistic value. This paper selects the ethnic culture of the Miao nationality in Pingbian for analysis, studies the composition characteristics of the Miao architecture in Pingbian, and puts forward the Miao architectural style in Pingbian, aiming at promoting the inheritance and development of Miao architectural characteristics.

Language and Cultural Identity: Cross-Cultural Communications Among the Vernacular Communities in the West Kalimantan-Sarawak Border Region in Indonesia

In border areas, multi-ethnic communities may experience both positive and negative impacts of being in a border area. On the one hand, being in a border area has a unique beneficial effect since traveling overseas is now easy and affordable. People move across the borders. However, on the other hand, there can be negative impacts because they are prone to conflicts due to several factors, such as differences in language, culture, social aspects, politics as well as economic differences. In this context, the language identity of multiethnic communities in the Kalimantan-Sarawak border area in Indonesia can be seen in the language situation and the factors that influence it. This research examines this issue. The study uses a qualitative method. Data collection employs surveys, observations, interviews and focus group discussions. As techniques. The findings demonstrate that: multi-ethnic communities in border areas are often bilingual. They have the abilities to speak languages other than their own ethnic language; they also exhibit flexibility in cross-language interactions; and the linguistic situation in border areas, particularly regional languages is preserved in families, homogeneous environments, traditional ceremonies, and religious activities. A linguistic identity is characterized by a strong sense of ethnicity: ethnic culture, regional geography, social groups, family and surroundings, regional history, education, as well as economic activities. These are aspects that influence the linguistic identity of the multiethnic population in the West Kalimantan-Sarawak border region in Indonesia.

Reflections on the Dissemination and Development of Ethnic Music Culture in the Context of New Media

Modern digital music platforms and social media tools have become the mainstream form of music and culture dissemination. These platforms can optimize the efficiency of folk music dissemination, and at the same time, integrate folk cultural resources to present to people in a three-dimensional way. New media platforms integrate traditional music culture and modern art culture, and lay an important foundation for the globalization of folk music. The article explores the characteristics of ethnic music communication in the context of new media, analyses its main ideas and future development trends, with a view to providing important references for professionals.

The development of metaphorical competence in the process of teaching Russian to natural bilinguals.

Metaphor, being one of the main means of verbal imagery, is based on the conceptual system of language and is a way of reality structuring for members of a certain ethnic culture. In this connection the process of decoding Russian metaphors by the bilinguals living outside of the Russian Federation, for whom Russian is not the dominant language, presents certain difficulties, connected with insufficient knowledge of the Russian conceptual system and inability to recognize associative components, expressed in the form of figurative metaphorical connotations. Our work is aimed at substantiating the necessity of forming metaphorical competence, understood as the ability to realize the potential of metaphor in the process of communication, comprehension of reality and extraction of background cultural knowledge. The aim of this study is to develop an algorithm for the consistent development of metaphorical competence in bilinguals in the process of teaching Russian. The realization of the research took place in two main stages. At the theoretical stage, the cases of linguistic and author’s metaphors of K. Bulychev’s fantasy story «Fairy Tale Preserve» were analyzed. At the second, experimental stage, the work with the materials was carried out with the participation of 34 Russian-Greek bilinguals aged 11–12 years old. The results of the study showed that most metaphors in Russian-language artistic discourse cannot be correctly interpreted by bilinguals without the background knowledge of the national culture. Besides, bilinguals’ ability to create metaphors in a written text directly depends on systematic work in Russian language classes aimed at forming metaphorical competence in bilingual pupils

Navigating Common Good for Religious Moderation in Indonesia's Multicultural

As a nation with highly multicultural societies, Indonesia comprises various ethnic groups, customs, cultures, and religions. This often triggers societal conflicts between tribes, cultures, and beliefs. For this reason, a model or approach is needed to increase tolerance and respect. Therefore, the researchers carry the concept of the Common Good as a concept of universal religious moderation through a philosophical approach that integrates the idea of the common good in the context of universal religious moderation. This concept emphasizes the need for cooperation between various beliefs to achieve common goals in creating an inclusive and harmonious society by emphasizing universal moral principles in developing a framework for religious moderation. Specifically, this research aims to apply the concept of the common good as a universal religious moderation value in Indonesian society as a nation with a significant plurality. The method used in this research is qualitative library research using secondary data. The results formulate the concept of universal religious moderation by carrying the idea of the common good as a solution to the problems of diversity and plurality of religions, cultures, tribes, ethnicities, and groups in Indonesia as a nation with a high level of multicultural communities.

Ethnobotanical studies on rice landraces under on-farm conservation in Xishuangbanna of Yunnan Province, China

BackgroundA complex interaction and mutual influence exists among landscapes, cultures, and landraces, with rice culture being a typical embodiment of this relationship. The conservation of landraces operates alongside preserving traditional practices. The Xishuangbanna region stands out as a hub for the genetic diversity of landraces, boasting rich genetic resources. Despite the diverse rice resources in this region, a comprehensive and systematic study has not been undertaken.MethodsFrom October to November 2023, we collected rice landraces under the on-farm conservation in 18 townships including Menghai, Mengla and Jinghong in Xishuangbanna. Employing semi-structured interviews and various methods, we investigated factors influencing the preservation and loss of rice landraces in the region. Statistical analysis was applied to the agronomic traits of collected local rice, encompassing indica or japonica, glutinous or non-glutinous, grain shape, and hull color as second category traits. The second category included quantitative traits like thousand grain weight and grain length. Rice diversity among different regions, traits, and ethnic groups was assessed using the Shannon–Wiener index. Additionally, clustering analysis via the UPGMA method depicted the distribution characteristics of the resources.ResultsA total of 70 rice landraces were collected in the Xishuangbanna region, each exhibiting distinct characteristics. Differences were observed across regions, trait, naming, and ethnic groups. Diversity analysis revealed that Mengla had the highest diversity, followed by Menghai, while Jinghong exhibited the lowest diversity. The second category of traits displayed broader diversity than the first, with the Dai people’s glutinous rice showcasing greater diversity than other ethnic groups. Cluster analysis categorized the 70 samples into seven groups at a genetic distance of 1.15. Ethnobotanical interviews emphasized the rapid loss of rice landraces resources in Xishuangbanna, with indigenous ethnic cultures playing a vital role in the conservation of rice landraces. Dai traditions, in particular, played a crucial role in protecting glutinous rice resources, showcasing a mutual dependence between Dai culture and glutinous rice.ConclusionsThe rich natural environment and diverse ethnic cultures in Xishuangbanna have given rise to various rice landraces. The Dai, primary cultivators of glutinous rice with higher diversity, intertwine their traditional ethnic culture with the conservation of glutinous rice resources. At the same time, the preserving glutinous rice resources promotes the inheritance of Dai ethnic culture. However, rice landraces are facing the risk of loss. Hence, collecting and documenting rice landraces is crucial. Encourage local communities to sustain and expand their cultivation, promoting on-farm conservation. These measures contribute valuable germplasm and genes for rice breeding and serve as a means of cultural preservation.

A Study on the Culture and Values of the Westward Migration Festival of the Sibe Ethnic Group in China

The Westward Migration Festival presents the image of the patriotic historical feat of the Sibe people’s westward migration to Xinjiang and garrisoning of the frontier through sacrificial ceremonies such as the sacrifice of Karun and the public sacrifice of Tibet, as well as celebratory activities such as the Zhulun Hulanbi, the Beilun dance, the archery competition, and the goat-carrying competition. Its cultural space reproduces the historical memory of the ethnicity, illustrates the patriotic dedication of the ethnic groups, the mentality of harmony and coexistence, and the sense of self-reliance and self-existence, and plays a role in enhancing the cultural memory of the ethnic and consolidating the consensus of the ethnic culture. Through the benign interaction of festivals, the ideological foundation is laid for the construction of the Chinese ethnic community consciousness in the western border areas, the value norms are provided, and the social foundation is stabilized.