The Tibetan Reba Drum Dance: Inheritance and Development in the Context of Chinese National Policy
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The objectives of this research were: 1) Explore the historical background of the Tibetan Reba Drum Dance, including its origins, cultural roots, and early development stages. 2) Analyze the inheritance and evolution of the Tibetan Reba Drum Dance, focusing on how it has adapted to societal changes and modernization while preserving its traditional essence. 3) Examine Chinese policies regarding the protection and promotion of the Tibetan Reba Drum Dance, assessing their effectiveness in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and fostering cultural appreciation and education. This study adopts qualitative research methods , the sample studied includes Reba folk artists in Tibet, China, and professors and experts from Tibet University. Research tools include questionnaires, interviews and observations. Collecting data from literature and the field, and analyzing it through field imterviews, comparative research，and observation and discussion.
The research results were found as follow: 1) The Reba Drum dance originated in Tibet, and its history can be traced back to Tibetan Buddhism hundreds of years ago. 2) Tibetan Reba dance is the spiritual culture and wealth of the social life development of the Tibetan people. After long-term historical accumulation and practice, it has gradually evolved into A dance art culture rich in unique Tibetan style and of great development, inheritance and research value. 3) Tibetan Reba Drum Dance has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage and runs through the Chinese national education system. With the support and encouragement of relevant national policies, Tibet Reba drums are booming.
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