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Lin Yang; Pitsanu Boonsrianan; Khomkrich Karin – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2025
Ebian Yi wedding songs are essential to the Yi ethnic group's musical and cultural heritage, and they are traditionally performed during wedding ceremonies in Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Sichuan Province, China. This study examines the role of Ebian Yi wedding songs in promoting Chinese folk music literacy and the obstacles affecting their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Singing, Folk Culture, Ethnic Groups
Lili Yan; Sayam Chuangprakhon; Weerayut Seekhunlio; Akapong Phulaiyaw – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2025
Elunchun Chinese folk songs represent a vital aspect of the cultural and musical heritage of the Elunchun ethnic group, indigenous to Northeast China. However, modernization, urbanization, and linguistic shifts have posed significant challenges to their transmission. This study explores how community engagement can enhance the literacy…
Descriptors: Folk Culture, Singing, Community Involvement, Ethnic Groups
Xiaobei Zhu; Phiphat Sornyai – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2024
This research investigates the literacy transmission of Guqin culture at the Wangji School in Henan Province, China, through the lenses of ethnomusicology and transmission theory. The goal is to gain an understanding of the educational opportunities provided by this institution and its function in preserving and advancing this ancient Chinese…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cultural Maintenance, Music, Folk Culture
Thitisak Wechkama; Xiaoying Qin – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2025
The study explores the historical development, cultural significance, and economic potential of Liuzhou River Snail Rice Noodles (LRSRN) as a representation of local wisdom and educational literacy in China. Rooted in the historical, cultural, and natural context of Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, the production process and unique flavor of LRSRN…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cultural Influences, Cultural Maintenance, Multiple Literacies
Jinxi Liu; Arsenio Nicolas; Weerayut Seekhunlio – International Education Studies, 2024
The preservation and transmission of cultural knowledge about bronze drums in Donglan County, Guangxi, China, is crucial for protecting a valuable cultural heritage that has been passed down through generations. In Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan, several ethnic groups, such as the Zhuang, Buyi, Miao, and others, still include bronze drums in their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cultural Maintenance, Folk Culture, Musical Instruments
Xuehong Gao; Khomkrich Karin – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2024
Chinese Sani folk songs, originating from the vibrant culture of the Sani people in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, represent a precious tapestry of musical heritage. This research aims to examine the preservation and promotion of cultural literacy through the education of Chinese Sani folk songs in Kunming City, Yunnan Province. Esteemed Sani…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Folk Culture, Singing, Ethnic Groups
Chang Xu; Khomkrich Karin – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2024
Lusheng is a traditional wind musical instrument cherished by various ethnic minorities in China. The objective of this study is to investigate the role of Lusheng Chinese musical instruments in promoting literacy through educational functions and transmission. Conducted in Guizhou Province, a region rich in ethnic diversity, this study employs…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Musical Instruments, Folk Culture, Ethnic Groups
Hongyu Chen; Peerapong Sensai – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2024
Chinese Yao Nationality Folk Songs are a distinctive cultural treasure thriving within the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, intimately intertwined with the lives and traditions of the Yao people. The objective of this study is to investigate the role of education and literacy in the development and transmission of Chinese Yao Nationality folk…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Folk Culture, Singing, Cultural Maintenance
Xufeng Wang; Sayam Chuangprakhon; Shuying Jian; Guangguo Wang – Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 2024
This study delves into the cultural significance and educational potential of Hua'er folk songs within the Hui ethnic communities of Gansu and Ningxia in northwest China. By positioning Hua'er as an indispensable educational tool in folk song history, the research seeks to safeguard and elevate this revered musical tradition. Employing literature…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Music Education, Singing, Cultural Maintenance
Shi, Lin; Bhengsri, Thanaporn; Seeyo, Warakorn; Phulaiyaw, Akapong – International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 2023
This study used a qualitative research and interview methodology with the objective of examining the development and analyzing the playing pattern of Huigu of Zhuang nationality in Mashan County, Guangxi. The fieldwork method is mainly used for collecting data, together with the information from the document. The study's result showed that the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Musical Instruments, Music Techniques, Cultural Influences
Yiqian Liu; Weerayut Seekhunlio – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2025
This study examines Su Haizhen's approach to learning and teaching literacy transmission using the Duxianqin single-string zither, employing qualitative methods through interviews and observations. The findings are as follows: Su Haizhen's steadfast dedication to safeguarding and proficiently disseminating the esteemed Duxianqin heritage among the…
Descriptors: Musical Instruments, Cultural Maintenance, Folk Culture, Ethnic Groups
Jinxi Liu; Arsenio Nicolas – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2024
Bronze drums, esteemed artifacts saturated in cultural significance, have been integral to the heritage of ethnic communities in Southwest China for centuries. This study aims to investigate the educational and literacy perspectives regarding bronze drums in contemporary learning resources within the region. Conducting fieldwork in Guangxi,…
Descriptors: Musical Instruments, Heritage Education, Community, Ethnic Groups
Qiong Liu; Mateta Sirisuk – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2024
In this study, we investigated (i) the history, development, and current situation of Dong brocade in the Dong Autonomous County of Passage, Hunan Province, China, from the perspective of the historical development of the Dong ethnic group and (ii) the traditional re-invention of Dong brocade weaving techniques and the re-creation of the…
Descriptors: Cultural Maintenance, Handicrafts, Asian Culture, Cultural Education
Zihao Huang; Kerdsiri Noknoi – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2025
Chinese folk ritual dance, a vital component of Chinese folk culture, faces significant challenges in preservation due to a shrinking practitioner base, reduced performance opportunities, and misinterpretation of its cultural value. This paper explores the integration of Chinese folk ritual dance into education as a means to preserve and promote…
Descriptors: Folk Culture, Dance Education, Cultural Maintenance, Cultural Awareness
RanRan Huang; Khomkrich Karin; Yotsapan Pantasri; Kittikun Jungate – International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2024
Nestled within the captivating landscapes of Guizhou Province, China, Shan'ge folk songs, a cherished tradition of the Yi ethnic group, embody a rich cultural heritage. This study aims to investigate the contemporary status of Shan'ge folk songs in Guizhou, with a focus on Panzhou County, Lupanshui City, and the Yi community, while proposing…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Folk Culture, Singing, Ethnic Groups