Preservation and Inheritance of Hakka Cultural Costumes in Peitian, Liancheng,China

Abstract

The Hakka costume culture of Beitian Village in Liancheng Beitian is a cultural heritage demonstrating the long historical and cultural value in Beitian Village in western Fujian Province, which is the data used in this qualitative research. The objectives of this study are three: 1) to study the historical background of the Hakka costume culture of Beitian Village; 2) to study the current situation and problems of the conservation and inheritance of Hakka costume culture in Beitian Village; and 3) to study the conservation and inheritance of Hakka costume culture in Beitian Village, Liancheng City, China. In this study, from January 2023 to July 2024, we conducted several field trips to Beitian Village to conduct surveys and research, including the Liancheng Hakka Culture Museum, Beitian Village and nearby communities. This study adopts a qualitative research methodology to collect organizational data and analyze relevant data and literature through field research, interviews, and participant observation. The informants included government officials, inheritors of Hakka costume, village administrators, Beitian Village elders, and Hakka scholars. and tourists, a total of 35 people.

The results of the study from the data collection and analysis are as follows: (1) The historical origin of the Hakka cultural costumes in Beitian Village can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), when the Hakka people gathered to form a community in the Beitian area. Then, the Hakka people gradually developed their own costumes, forming their own unique culture. Later, in the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), and Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), the Hakka costumes of Beitian developed additional elements and styles, and became a complete Hakka costume. (2) The current situation and problems in preserving and passing down Beitian Hakka culture. The problems encountered include youths' disregard for culture, loss of traditional skills, and economic pressure. It was found that the main factors affecting the cultural identity of Hakka costumes are national policies, laws and regulations, and administrative orders. Management system, specific measures and implementation results (3) The guidelines for the conservation and inheritance of Hakka cultural costumes in Beitian, Liancheng have been implemented to strengthen the identity, conservation, inheritance and development of Hakka cultural costumes, including strengthening the functions of government, improving the education and training system, and enhancing the sense of cultural identity of society and individuals.

This study studies the historical data and cultural changes of Hakka cultural costumes in Beitian, Liancheng, finds out the current status and influencing factors of the identity of Hakka cultural costumes, and puts forward relevant guidelines for the conservation, inheritance and development. The results of this study provide a theoretical guideline on the current development of Hakka cultural costumes, so as to promote the development of Hakka cultural costumes in Beitian, Liancheng, and promote the social and cultural development of Liancheng Beitian area, so as to enhance the diversity of traditional Chinese culture and enhance cultural self-confidence.

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