China is an ancient civilization, multinational country. In this country, each ethnic groups forms rich-contents, diverse and distinctive customs during the development and integration. Folk-custom is a behavior pattern that formed in a long history and obeyed by people,and it is not only the crystallization of collective intelligence and experience, but also the basis and an important part of ethnic culture.The folk culture of ethnic groups,the core of the national spirit, embodies the native culture and passes on from one generation to the next, and reflects the common psychological quality of various nationalities, habits and behavioral norms with strong national cohesion and Emotional Appeal. As a special educational resource, Folk culture is helpful to resolve various contradictions and conflicts in the daily life and nurture people to develop good moral standards, what is more, it also can promote equality, solidarity, friendship on each nation, thus building a Harmonious Society by its numerous ideological and political education function.Now, with the development of western area, people pay more attention to the development of local ethnic minorities in western region. As an ancient and mysterious place, Xiangxi gave birth to the honest folk custom, which has a long history and strong ethical values. It also contains ideological and political educational function. However, due to various reasons, heritage of folk culture is facing acid test, which led to the ideological and political education to be neglected and ignored. To explore ideological and political education function of the minority culture has far-reaching value and significance. Thus, this thesis focus on the meaning of folk and ethnic characteristics by the following five aspects:First, the meaning and characteristics of folk ethic's good custom; Second, good folk and ethnic relationship between the ideological and political education; Third, explore the fine folk of Western Hunan Tujia, Miao; Fourth, point out the problems in the process of Minority good folk heritage; Fifth, explore the ways to develop ideological and political education function of the minority culture, and give in-depth thinking on how to develop good folk minority ideological and political education.In short, the ethnic culture of the Western Hunan Tujia, Miao not only have the national characteristics and culture, but also is the foundation and the treasures of the region. Minority good morals contain the educational function, as a special education resource, it plays a important role in enhancing the quality and the national spirit of national members.In the new era, we must pay attention to the ideological and political educational function in ethnic culture, combine ideological and political education with ethnic culture, seeking ways to develop Minority custom function and achieve the sustainable and healthy development of the fine folk. |