National Identity and Cultural Memory in Matouqin Music
Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v5i6.3412
Abstract
The national identity and cultural memory in Matouqin music are part of the research of Ulaanbaatar music culture. This study takes Matouqin music as the main line to explain how this musical form has become a symbol of Mongolian group identity and has been passed down from generation to generation. The research adopts the research method of cultural anthropology, through oral history, field investigation and document analysis, etc., to dig deeper into the status of Matouqin music in Mongolian culture and its related original ecological knowledge and values. It is found that Matouqin music is not only a form of musical performance, but also the cultural memory and historical identity of the Mongolian people, and this special identity is achieved through the inheritance of Matouqin music from generation to generation. At present, although the modernization process has brought about the impact of traditional music culture, the inheritance of Matouqin music has not been interrupted, but has been integrated into modern life in different ways, showing strong vitality. This study has important theoretical and practical significance for deepening the understanding of Mongolian culture, especially music culture and its role in national identity and cultural memory.
Keywords
Matouqin music, national identity, cultural memory, Mongolian culture, music culture inheritance
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