Book Description

Looks into the folklore of the Central Plains, covering the traditions, rites, styles, and unique folk art forms such as stone carvings, paintings and puppetry.

“Studies of folklore in China, inheriting the traditional means of collecting and observing folkways in ancient China, are mainly studies of folk literature and art ... By virtue of cultural heritage projects, contemporary folklore of the Central Plains is flourishing. It is our duty to study traditional folklore, investigate present-day folklore, tap into folk vitality, and advocate fine folkways to serve the cause of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”