Guangxi Zhuang Brocade: Social Memory and Traditional Invention in the Context of China's Reform and Opening-Up

Abstract

The research topic of this paper is Guangxi Zhuang brocade. This paper has four research objectives: 1.To study the historical, social and cultural background of Guangxi Zhuang Brocade. 2.To study and analyze the "social memory" of Guangxi Zhuang Brocade before and after the reform and opening up. 3. To study and analyze the "traditional invention" of Guangxi Zhuang Brocade after the reform and opening up.4. To study and analyse the social memory and traditional invention of Zhuang brocade in Guangxi through folk activities in the context of China's reform and opening up.

Under the background of comprehensive reform and open to the outside world and in-depth development of intangible cultural heritage protection cause, Guangxi Zhuang brocade, as the unique folk art and folk culture of the Zhuang people in China, has become an important bond to promote the unity of all ethnic groups in Guangxi. Zhuang brocade Culture has profound cultural connotation and historical value. The research in this paper will help to inherit and develop Zhuang brocade culture, enhance the good belief of compatriots of all ethnic groups in Guangxi to pursue a happy life, form a good social atmosphere, and maintain social stability. This is of great practical significance to the cultural inheritance of ethnic minorities in Guangxi.

First, this paper starts with the specific geographical environment and cultural environment of Guangxi Zhuang brocade, and analyzes the origin, development and artistic culture of Zhuang brocade.

Secondly, this paper starts with the literature and legends about Guangxi Zhuang brocade, analyzes and enumerates the social memory information retained in totem and belief, life ceremony, daily life and inheritance in Zhuang brocade, and discusses the symbolic significance of Guangxi Zhuang brocade as a symbol of Zhuang culture.

Thirdly, this paper analyzes the construction process and mode of Guangxi Zhuang brocade after reform and open to the outside world from the perspective of traditional invention. It also discusses the influence of government shaping, giant Zhuang brocade, technological invention and pattern invention on contemporary Guangxi Zhuang brocade. Some suggestions are put forward to improve the traditional invention practice of Zhuang brocade, thus strengthening the new status symbol of Guangxi Zhuang brocade and making it a symbol representative of Zhuang culture.

Fourth, this article analyzes the "March 3rd of the Zhuang Nationality · Bagui Carnival" activities. March 3rd of the Zhuang Nationality and Zhuang brocade are an important part of national intangible cultural heritage. In the March 3rd event, Zhuang brocade presents a new form of expression in the modern society. From the concept of social memory and traditional invention, the creative transformation and innovative development of "March 3rd of the Zhuang Nationality · Bagui Carnival", to show the modern significance and value of Zhuang culture, and at the same time made contributions to the establishment of the consciousness of Chinese national community.

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