芭蕉箐苗族村嫁妆之于“家”的意义解读

The Interpretation of "Jia" in Dowry of Miao People from Bajiaoqing Village

嫁妆作为一个普遍存在的文化事相,其最根本的意义是对"家"的支持与巩固。通过分析芭蕉箐苗族村的嫁妆来源与派送,来呈现嫁妆之于苗族的"家"的意义,以及由此延展开的人们对新家庭的一系列长期资助和维护。

Dowry is a common cultural phenomenon in Miao people .Its most fundamental meaning is to support and consolidate “Jia”, similar to“Home”in English .Through analyzing the Miao dowryˊs source and delivery in Bajiaoqing village , this article holds on that the dowry is of much significance to “Jia”, as well as to a long-term funding and maintenance of the new family of Miao people .