南岭走廊过山瑶传统文化基本特征探论

Investigation on the basic characteristics of traditional culture of Guoshanyao in the corridor of Nanling

过山瑶是南岭民族走廊众多瑶族支系中比较独特的一支,他们世代生活在崇山峻岭之中,过着刀耕火种、居山游耕的生活,形成了其特色鲜明的传统文化;对过山瑶传统文化基本特征进行深入研究,有助于边远瑶族村寨的社会主义新农村建设和民族文化发展。

Guoshanyao is a particular branch of the many ones of Yao nationality in the nationalities corridor of Nanling. Guoshanyao ethnic group lived in the lofty and precipitous peaks of mountains for generations; they always make a living by simple and crude tools e.g. knives, fire, etc. and lived a nomad life; they have their own particular traditional culture. This paper probes into the basic traditional cultural characteristics of Guoshanyao ,. hoping to provide a reference for the building of new villages in the outlaying Yao nationality and to promote the development of national culture.