CULTURAL CHANGE: A CASE STUDY OF TRADITIONAL HANI JEWELRY ART IN MOJIANG OF YUNNAN

Abstract

Taking the traditional Hani jewelry art of Mojiang, Yunnan Province, China, as the object of study, this research aims to explore how Hani jewelry reflects the plurality, locality, and inheritance of Hani culture and its role in social and cultural changes. Using multicultural and anthropological theories, combined with historical document analysis, fieldwork and interviews, and case studies, the study delves into the cultural characteristics, historical evolution, and social significance of traditional Hani jewelry art. It is found that this jewelry is not only an important part of Hani culture but also a witness to the integration of multiple cultures, especially under the influence of the migration history of the Hani ethnic group, which has shown a unique transmutation. The thesis reveals the role of Hani jewelry in cultural inheritance, identity, and social development by analyzing the external and internal factors affecting the cultural change of jewelry. The study not only reveals the common problems in the inheritance of traditional handicrafts but also emphasizes the importance of protecting and passing on cultural heritage in modern society.

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