The Development of the Miao Love Song Zimei Festival in Taijiang City, Guizhou Province, People’s Republic of China
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This study investigates the historical development of the Miao Love Song Zimei Festival in Taijiang City, Guizhou Province, People’s Republic of China. The objective was to investigate its development. Qualitative research methods were employed, using in-depth interviews and participant observation as primary tools. Data were collected on-site through fieldwork with two key informants, who were recognized transmitters of Miao folk songs, and through direct observation of festival performances and activities. Supplementary documentary sources were also reviewed. Data analysis was carried out through descriptive and interpretive approaches.
The findings reveal that the Zimei Festival has evolved through five distinct stages: ancient origins, the Tang and Song dynasties, the Ming and Qing dynasties, the modern period (1912–1949), and the contemporary period (1949–2024). Each stage reflects transformations shaped by social change, migration, and cultural exchange, with a continuous enrichment of its forms and content. Today, the Zimei Festival not only preserves Miao traditions of love song performance but also serves as a platform for cultural heritage safeguarding, tourism development, and intercultural dialogue.
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