The Inheritance and Development of Different Ethnic Religious Cultures in Chinese Folk Art

Abstract

This article discusses the religious culture of different ethnic groups in China and its inheritance and development in folk art. It first summarizes the characteristics of the religious culture of major ethnic groups in China and their manifestation in folk art. It then analyzes the ways and means of inheritance of religious culture in folk art, including family inheritance, folk festivals, religious activities, and the influence of intangible cultural heritage protection policies, and studies the changes and adaptations in inheritance practices through specific case studies. The article also delves into the current state and challenges of the development of religious culture in folk art, proposing a development model that combines innovation with tradition, as well as opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and cooperation. Lastly, it theoretically explores the mutual influence and possible symbiotic development of religious culture and folk art, summarizes the main points of the article, and looks forward to future research directions.