The History of Chinese Dance: Fujian Volume

Author: Editorial Committee of "The History of Chinese Dance"
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Publishing Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The 21st century is a world of high technology, as well as a world of popular culture. Even the traditionally defined high culture will blend with society and gradually move closer to the masses after entering the 21st century. This book is divided into several major parts, including an overview, brief records, historical relics and sites, biographies of figures, and charts. It is published in separate volumes for each province (municipality or autonomous region), based on actual handwritten materials. It systematically records the history, current status, content and forms, stylistic schools, evolutionary characteristics, as well as related seasonal customs, beliefs, and rituals of folk dances in each province (municipality or autonomous region). The selection of dances from each province (municipality or autonomous region) does not consider cross-over or overlap, aiming to ensure the accuracy of the data and preserve local characteristics. For the first time, this book is published in the form of a chronicle to systematically record the historical origins, evolutionary styles, performance forms, musical accompaniment, costumes and props, as well as related seasonal customs, beliefs, rituals, handicrafts, and historical and archaeological records of folk culture in Fujian. It fills a gap in the historical records and research of Chinese culture. The entire book began publication in 1999 and has been released in separate volumes for provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in an ongoing manner.