Cultural Anthropology Research On MiHua Old Songs Of DuoMeng Miao Ethnic Group In Huaxi

The "Mihua Old Song" studied in this paper is an old song of Miao ethnic group sung by the HuaMiao in Yanlou Township,Maling Township,Huchao Township and Dangwu Town,Huaxi District,Guiyang.From the perspective of cultural anthropology,this paper uses theories of ethnology,ethnography and anthropology to interpret Mihua old Songs and explore its cultural background,inheritance,ritual and chanting scenes and cultural implications.Based on the realistic context and field investigation,this paper takes the "internal" perspective as the basis.Combined with the "external" perspective to analyze its inheritance dilemma and put forward opinions and thinking.The thesis is composed of introduction,four chapters,conclusion,references and appendix.The introduction part points out the writing background of the thesis,and clarifies the writing ideas,research methods and research significance.And the literature review of the research object,in order to achieve an overall grasp of the research objectives.The first chapter studies the cultural background of Mihua old songs,mainly from three aspects of history and culture,chanting area and local customs.The second chapter mainly studies the inheritance of Mihua old songs.Combined with field investigation,the inheritors,inheritance methods and inheritance background of Mihua old songs are discussed,and it is concluded that most of the inheritors of Mihua old songs are middle-aged and elderly people,and the inheritance chain is broken,and the inheritance situation is not optimistic.The third chapter mainly studies the ritual background and chanting scene of mihua old songs.First of all,the ritual of Mihua old song is studied,and it is concluded that the relationship between Mihua old song and ritual is in perfect harmony,and the ritual is the necessary condition for Mihua old song.Only when Mihua old song is chanted in funeral ceremony can its sacredness and solemnity be highlighted.Secondly,it studies the chanting scene,content and tune of Mihua old songs,and interprets the chanting culture of Mihua old songs.The fourth chapter interprets the cultural implication of Mihua old songs.The cultural implication of mihua old songs is analyzed from three aspects of myth,war,folk custom and production and life combined with the realistic context,and it is concluded that Mihua old songs are closely related to Miao people’s life.The cultural implications of Mihua old songs can not only be reflected in Miao People’s Daily life,but also get feedback from this kind of experience.The conclusion is a review and summary of the whole paper,revealing the survival dilemma faced by Mihua old songs during the transformation of contemporary society,and putting forward corresponding thoughts and countermeasures,believing that Mihua old songs can be inherited well.