Zhuzanci
01 · Historical Records
The Xinjiang Mongol benedictions and eulogies are the ritual literature peculiar to Mongol folk literature; in a broad sense they may also include the traditional sacrificial words, summoning words, prayers and libation words, and as a folkloric phenomenon they are generally used on major celebrations, in daily ritual dealings and at festival activities of important significance.
02 · Core Techniques & Process
The Xinjiang Mongol benedictions and eulogies are the ritual literature peculiar to Mongol folk literature; in a broad sense they may also include the traditional sacrificial words, summoning words, prayers and libation words. As a folkloric phenomenon they are generally used on major celebrations, in daily ritual dealings and at birthdays and festival activities of important significance. In Xinjiang they circulate mainly in the Mongol-concentrated places of Bohu county in the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture and the neighbouring Hejing, Heshui and Yanqi counties, the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture and Hefeng county. With historical development the benediction and eulogy has become an important courtesy in the daily life of the Oirat Mongol. The eulogy generally expresses love of and pursuit of a peaceful life and beautiful things. The one who gives the Xinjiang Mongol benediction must be an elder of the family; young people are generally not qualified to give it. The Mongol hold that the blessing must be given by an elder over sixty to their juniors, which is also a mark of respect for the elders. The giving of the benediction touches every aspect of life: from the rites of life, weddings and festival activities to ordinary reception and dining, an elder must give the benediction, and even before drinking the juniors bring their cups to the elders to ask for a benediction, after which the juniors say with one voice, may all your wishes come true. The benediction and eulogy is folk literature and also an art of language; fluent in language, vivid in description, brisk in rhythm and full in feeling, it has always been an important part of Mongol rhymed literature, nourishing and promoting the development of contemporary poetry. Folk literature always uniquely accompanies the history of a people. Thus the ancient ideas and modern consciousness, life experience and production development, changes of thought and alternation of belief, and the rites of life and ideal pursuits of the Mongol people are all concretely and vividly reflected in the benedictions and eulogies.
Traditional Sacrificial Words
One of the categories included in the Xinjiang Mongol benedictions and eulogies in a broad sense.
Summoning Words and Prayers
One of the categories included in the Xinjiang Mongol benedictions and eulogies in a broad sense.
Libation Words
One of the categories included in the Xinjiang Mongol benedictions and eulogies in a broad sense.
The Elder's Benediction Courtesy
The courtesy in which an elder over sixty gives the benediction to juniors.
03 · Regional Records & Related Items
The Xinjiang Mongol benedictions and eulogies circulate mainly in the Mongol-concentrated places of Bohu county in the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture and the neighbouring Hejing, Heshui and Yanqi counties, the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture and Hefeng county.
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04 · Cultural Value & Contemporary Safeguarding
The Xinjiang Mongol benedictions and eulogies provide vivid evidence for studying the history of the production and thought of the Mongol people.
05 · Associated Representative Bearers
Representative bearers recorded under this item, organized by national nomination batch:
- Deligeer 05-2018
- Nacike Buwa 05-2019
- Shanxi
06 · Authoritative Sources & Bibliography
Sources
China Intangible Cultural Heritage Network (ihchina.cn)
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