Hanqinggelei
01 · Historical Records
Hanjinggele is a heroic epic current in the Mongol-concentrated areas of the Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai; called tuji in Mongol and performed by the tujichi, the narrative-singing artists, it is an oral literature created by the Mongol working people, telling in vivid language the story of the Mongol hero Hanjinggele subduing the Mangus and a ferocious khan and rescuing the suffering people from the demon's den.
02 · Core Techniques & Process
The Qinghai Haixi Mongol heroic epic Hanjinggele circulates mainly among the Mongol-concentrated areas of the Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Called tuji in Mongol and performed by the tujichi, it is an oral literature created by the Mongol working people. Using vivid language, the epic tells the story of the Mongol hero Hanjinggele who, through a series of arduous struggles, successively subdues the Mangus and a ferocious khan and rescues the suffering people from the demon's den.
Subduing the Mangus
The episode in the epic in which Hanjinggele subdues the demon Mangus.
Rescuing the People
The episode in the epic in which Hanjinggele rescues the suffering people from the demon's den.
Performance by the Tujichi
The form performed by the narrative-singing artist the tujichi.
03 · Regional Records & Related Items
Hanjinggele circulates mainly in the Mongol-concentrated areas of Delingha and Ulan in the Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, closely bound up with such local Mongol folk activities as the Nadam fair and sacrifices.
04 · Cultural Value & Contemporary Safeguarding
Through praising the great deeds of the heroic figure the epic expresses the Mongol people's lofty ideal of pursuing peace, freedom and equality and their fine belief that justice will surely overcome evil, shining everywhere with the wisdom of the masses and the spirit of heroism, with very high literary and artistic value and great significance for studying ancient Mongol culture. Under the impact of modern ways of transmission the transmission of Hanjinggele has fallen into crisis and urgently needs salvage and protection.
05 · Associated Representative Bearers
Representative bearers recorded under this item, organized by national nomination batch:
- Chahankouwen 03-0797
- Suoke 04-1500
- Nima 05-2007
06 · Authoritative Sources & Bibliography
Sources
China Intangible Cultural Heritage Network (ihchina.cn)
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