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ERIC Number: EJ1478585
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 8
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EISSN: EISSN-2634-4629
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Identity and Value of Fuxi Worship Ritual: Preservation and Inheritance of Cultural Heritage
Xia Li; Sitthisak Champadaeng
Journal of Practical Studies in Education, v6 n3 p119-126 2025
The Fuxi worship ritual, Hebei Province, is one of the oldest and most symbolic sacrificial traditions in Chinese civilization. It celebrates the mythical cultural hero and ancestor of humanity, Fuxi. The ritual originated from tribal sacrifices and was passed down through the royal family, government, and folk until it was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2011. However, with modernization, globalization, and the gradual decline of folk beliefs, cultural heritage faces significant challenges to its inheritance and sustainable development. This study employs qualitative and interdisciplinary methods, combining cultural heritage theory, performing arts analysis, and ethnographic field research to conduct an in-depth examination of the structure, function, and symbolic meaning of the contemporary Fuxi worship ritual. Through a systematic analysis of ritual processes, spatial symbols, music and dance elements, and local participation mechanisms, the study found that the festival serves as an important tool for maintaining cultural identity, facilitating intergenerational inheritance, and promoting social and cultural integration. To achieve the contemporary expression and living inheritance of the cultural value of the Fuxi worship ritual, this study emphasizes the need to develop a multifaceted protection model that incorporates government leadership, folk participation, and tourism innovation. This study not only provides theoretical support for the sustainable preservation of China's intangible cultural heritage but also offers practical guidance for the protection of endangered sacrificial rituals.
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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