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The Evolutionary Logic and Modern Governance Approaches of Ethnic and Folk Sports Rituals in a Rural Context

Author(s)

Xiaojing Hua

Affiliation(s)

College of Physical Education and Health, Guangxi Normal University, China

Abstract

This study will employ a combined methodology of literature review, fieldwork and case study analysis. By systematically reviewing historical documents, local annals and relevant academic research on ethnic and folk sports rituals, it will conduct an in-depth analysis of the origins, evolutionary processes, functional transformations and social value of these rituals. The findings indicate that the process of modernisation and socio-economic transformation have posed new challenges to traditional rituals, including the ageing of ritual participants, a weakening sense of cultural identity among younger generations, and the conflict between traditional rituals and the pace of modern life. In light of these issues, this study proposes that the transmission and innovation of rural ethnic and folk sports rituals should adopt a multi-stakeholder governance approach, thereby providing sustainable cultural support and a social foundation for the rural revitalisation strategy.

Keywords

Ethnic and Folk Sporting Rituals; Rural Society; Logic of Evolution; Modern Governance; Cultural Heritage

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