INHERITANCE OF DAUR DANCE

Abstract

The Daur ethnic dance, as a core carrier of the culture of northern Chinese minorities, is of great significance for maintaining cultural diversity and protecting intangible cultural heritage. To explore the inheritance issues of Daur dance, this paper focuses on the "Haku Meile" dance, employing a combination of literature analysis and field investigation methods to systematically review relevant research findings both domestically and internationally. The study examines various dimensions including origin, artistic characteristics, current inheritance status, and theoretical controversies. It finds that among Daur dances, "Lurigele Dance," "Shaman Dance," and "Haku Meile Dance" each have their own unique features. Among them, Haku Meile Dance is closely linked with Lurigele Dance and often serves as the climax of the latter. These dances are rooted in the Daur people's hunting and fishing culture and shamanic beliefs, with their movement systems and collective performance forms embodying distinctive ethnic symbols. Currently, the inheritance of Daur dance faces multiple challenges such as generational gaps, cultural context erosion, and commercialization disputes. It is necessary to integrate multidimensional approaches from government, community, and educational institutions to promote inheritance. The study suggests that future research could deepen interdisciplinary methodologies, explore innovative models of digital technology integration with tourism and culture, achieve coordinated development of living inheritance and cultural identity, and provide theoretical references for academic research and conservation practices of Daur dance.