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Difficulties and Causes Facing Chinese Minority Culture Communication: A Case Study of Dong Minority

Lizhu ChenNew York University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

In a contemporary globalized and rapidly developing society, the disappearance of the ethnic minority culture is a problem worth public attention. With technological advancements and a strengthening economy, the living standards of ethnic minority people in China are being increased. People are willing to embrace modern conveniences and get rid of some traditional customs that make their daily lives inconvenient. Since many ethnic minorities in China have assimilated into mainstream Han culture, the younger generation has less interest in preserving their cultural heritage. Currently, this is a huge issue in China. Ethnic minority culture is a rich, multifaceted aspect of China’s heritage; it deserves to be protected, preserved, and passed on. This paper investigates the difficulties behind the spread of ethnic minority culture as well as the specific reasons behind them. After a field investigation of Dong culture, it is found that Dong culture mainly faces a dilemma in two aspects, namely the loss of Dong traditional architectural style and the loss of Dong songs and festivals.

Keywords: Dong minority; Dong song; Dong culture; minority culture communication; communication dilemma
Published: September 14, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/6/20230364
Volume: CHR Vol.6
pp. 434-439
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