Traditional Chinese dance Yingge in the context of preserving and developing national cultural heritage

Abstract

This article examines the origins, forms, and specific features of the traditional Chinese Yingge dance, which is included on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of National Importance of the People's Republic of China. This dance is not well-known in Russian cultural space. This article is based on a number of Chinese studies, an analysis of contemporary Yingge performances, and interviews with tradition bearers. The aim is to introduce the Russian academic community to this phenomenon and examine it as an example of the preservation and development of national cultural and artistic heritage in the modern era. The authors consider Yingge dance as an example of the interaction between traditional and modern popular culture, tracing its application in the contemporary world.