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- ISBN 9783034358255
- Weight: 1391g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 27 May 2026
- Publisher: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
- Publication City/Country: CH
- Product Form: Hardback
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The Grand Song of the Dong Ethnic Group, often termed as the Dong grand songs for short, is an enchanting gem within the vast tapestry of human intangible cultural heritage.
This comprehensive volume examines the Dong grand songs from the dual perspectives of the Dong ethnic group and intangible cultural heritage. It delves into the historical origins, artistic characteristics, rich folk customs, esteemed song masters and inheritors, and cultural significance of the Dong grand songs. This unaccompanied polyphonic chorus, spontaneously performed without any conductor, boasts a rich history spanning more than 2,500 years. Recognized on both China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage List and UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Dong grand songs stand as a testament to human creativity and cultural diversity.
Compiled by a distinguished team of musicologists, ethnologists, and historians, this book is a treasure trove for both the academia and the public, who are interested in folk music, ethnic dance, and cultural heritage. It serves as a valuable reference and a source of inspiration for the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage worldwide.
Wu Mougao is a scholar dedicated to the studies of the Dong Ethnic Group. Among his notable works are Chronicle of Qiandongnan Prefecture (1985–2010), Record of Local Conditions and Customs in Qiandongnan, Specialties of Local Flavor in Qiandongnan, and Annals of Qiandongnan.
Wu Taiwei is a scholar of the Dong Ethnic Group who specializes in Dong Studies. He has edited and published over 10 volumes of annals and chronicles. Notable among his works are Chronicle of Qiandongnan Nationalities Polytechnic and Leading Public Figures of Qiandongnan Prefecture (1991–2018).
Su Zhourong is a scholar dedicated to the preservation and transmission of intangible cultural heritage. Notable among her works are Liudong and Jiudong Dong Villages, A Collection of Qiandongnan Intangible Cultural Heritage, and Annals of Qiandongnan Intangible Cultural Heritage (2005–2014).
Zhu Yihua, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the School of Foreign Studies of Jiangnan University. His research is centered on translation for international communication and folklore translation and dissemination. He, as the chief translator, has published two translated works: The Urban Life of the Ming Dynasty and Exploring the Social Life of Japanese "Manchurian Immigrants".
