Folklore refers to the traditional customs and habits handed down from the people, including folk beliefs, etiquette, music, dance, diet and so on. These customs and habits reflect people's lifestyles, values and cultural traditions, and are a manifestation of culture.
Folk culture is very important for a nation or region, which represents a nation's cultural characteristics and historical inheritance. By understanding the folk culture of a nation or region, people can better understand its historical, cultural and social background.
At the same time, folk culture is also an important part of human cultural heritage, with multiple values such as historicity, culture and artistry. Protecting and inheriting folk culture is of great significance for maintaining cultural diversity and the integrity of human cultural heritage.
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Characteristics of China folk culture;
Historicity: China folk culture has a long history, which can be traced back to thousands of years ago. This historicity is not only reflected in the origin of folk culture, but also in the process of its continuous evolution and development.
2. Regionality: China has a vast territory, and different climate, geography, resources and other conditions in different regions lead to obvious differences in folk culture. This regionality includes not only the differences between different provinces and regions, but also the differences between different nationalities.
3. Collectivity: Folk culture is the crystallization of collective wisdom, created and passed down by specific groups. This group can be the whole nation or a certain region or community.
4. Inheritance: Folk culture has relative stability and inheritance. Although there will be some changes in folk culture with the passage of time, on the whole, its core content and basic characteristics are relatively stable.
5. Sociality: Folk culture is a reflection of social life and is closely related to people's daily life and social behavior. It includes not only ceremonies, festivals and customs, but also people's lifestyles, values and beliefs.