STUDY OF SHEHUO PERFORMANCES SONGS AT THE CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL IN XUN COUNTY, HENAN

Abstract

This study examines the complex relationship between Shehuo music from Xun County and musical traditions in other regions. It analyzes Shehuo music's unique characteristics, cultural significance, and how it both influences and differs from other musical traditions, aiming to understand the factors shaping its development and to offer insights into regional musical change and cultural integration. The research seeks to clarify Shehuo music's distinct role in Chinese folk music.The study focuses on three key aspects of Shehuo performances during the Lantern Festival in Xun County, Henan. It traces Shehuo's evolution from ancient rituals to a vibrant folk art, its role in preserving traditions and fostering community, the musical features of Shehuo songs, including instruments and lyrical themes, and how Shehuo music interacts with and differs from other regional musical traditions, highlighting its contribution to China's folk music heritage.

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