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The Yi New Year of Zhaojue and the Tibetan New Year of Litang from the Perspective of Regional Culture: A Study on Similarities and Differences in Customs and Their Evolution

Author(s)

Jing Tian, Zaibin Sun*

Affiliation(s)

Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, Sichuan, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

The Yi New Year in Zhaojue and the Tibetan New Year in Litang are core traditional festivals of the Yi and Tibetan ethnic groups, carrying profound cultural heritage and regional characteristics. From the perspective of regional culture, this paper uses a variety of research methods to sort out the origins and histories of the two festivals, compare the similarities and differences in their customs and cultural connotations, and explore the changes and causes of customs in the modern context. The study found that both consist of three stages of "pre-New Year preparation - festival celebration - closing activities", with the core being the pursuit of a better life and the inheritance of culture, but there are differences in beliefs and forms of activities; The evolution of customs is driven by factors such as economy and cultural exchange, and it is challenged by both innovation empowerment and dilution of tradition, providing references for the protection, inheritance and innovation of national festival culture.

Keywords

Regional Culture; Zhaojue Yi New Year; Litang Tibetan Year; Similarities and Differences in Customs; Cultural Evolution

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