The musical dance art recorded in early Dunhuang Grottoes,though supposed to be created by ancient northern ethnic groups such as the Hun and Xianbei,gives expression to a strong thought of"Chinafication"and...The musical dance art recorded in early Dunhuang Grottoes,though supposed to be created by ancient northern ethnic groups such as the Hun and Xianbei,gives expression to a strong thought of"Chinafication"and a sense of community for the Chinese nation.By analyzing the essence and content of the musical dance art in the Dunhuang Grottoes created during the Northern Liang(A.D.397-460),Northern Wei(A.D.386-534),Western Wei(A.D.535-556)and Northern Zhou(A.D.557-581)Dynasties,and by exploring the contribution of ancient ethnic groups such as the Hun and Xianbei in the formation and development of Chinese nation,this study reveals that the musical dance art in early Dunhuang Grottoes faithfully reflects the community pattern of the Chinese nation featured by"unity in diversity"developed since ancient times,and hopes that the future research and creation may expand their horizon by incorporating the musical dance art of early Dunhuang Grottoes into the system of contemporary Dunhuang dance.展开更多
It is essential to establish a consensus about the logical link between the"Chinese nation"and its 56 ethnic groups to comprehend and conceptualise the country's history.This idea draws upon Fei Xiaotong...It is essential to establish a consensus about the logical link between the"Chinese nation"and its 56 ethnic groups to comprehend and conceptualise the country's history.This idea draws upon Fei Xiaotong's concept of the"unity in diversity"of the Chinese people as a theoretical underpinning and general framework.The natural geographic environment has matured the Chinese country,with the Han people evolving as a coherent core via economic complementarity and demographic exchanges with neighbouring nomadic groups.How the"unity in diversity pattern"changed throughout the twenty-five dynasty histories demonstrates how a purposefully united national entity emerged in the modern age,defying pressure from the West."You are in me,and I am in you"(你中有我,我中有你)is a national feature of China that represents a common destiny and connection.展开更多
文摘The musical dance art recorded in early Dunhuang Grottoes,though supposed to be created by ancient northern ethnic groups such as the Hun and Xianbei,gives expression to a strong thought of"Chinafication"and a sense of community for the Chinese nation.By analyzing the essence and content of the musical dance art in the Dunhuang Grottoes created during the Northern Liang(A.D.397-460),Northern Wei(A.D.386-534),Western Wei(A.D.535-556)and Northern Zhou(A.D.557-581)Dynasties,and by exploring the contribution of ancient ethnic groups such as the Hun and Xianbei in the formation and development of Chinese nation,this study reveals that the musical dance art in early Dunhuang Grottoes faithfully reflects the community pattern of the Chinese nation featured by"unity in diversity"developed since ancient times,and hopes that the future research and creation may expand their horizon by incorporating the musical dance art of early Dunhuang Grottoes into the system of contemporary Dunhuang dance.
文摘It is essential to establish a consensus about the logical link between the"Chinese nation"and its 56 ethnic groups to comprehend and conceptualise the country's history.This idea draws upon Fei Xiaotong's concept of the"unity in diversity"of the Chinese people as a theoretical underpinning and general framework.The natural geographic environment has matured the Chinese country,with the Han people evolving as a coherent core via economic complementarity and demographic exchanges with neighbouring nomadic groups.How the"unity in diversity pattern"changed throughout the twenty-five dynasty histories demonstrates how a purposefully united national entity emerged in the modern age,defying pressure from the West."You are in me,and I am in you"(你中有我,我中有你)is a national feature of China that represents a common destiny and connection.
