From Heritage to Resources: A Study on the Living Inheritance Path and Multiple Values of Traditional Dance

Abstract

The traditional Andai dance, recognized as an essential element of intangible cultural heritage and a valuable local human resource in Kulun, Inner Mongolia, embodies multifaceted values encompassing culture, religion, education, and sports. In the process of ensuring the living inheritance of traditional dance, critical challenges arise regarding its integration into contemporary life, its evolution into a dynamic and living cultural expression, and its potential to foster new cultural forms and identities. Thus, it is imperative to investigate how traditional dances, specifically the dance, can navigate the transformations of contemporary society and transition from being solely cultural heritage to functioning as a vital local resource. This inquiry addresses the broader challenges facing traditional dance development and holds significant implications for the resource-oriented protection, sustainable development, and innovative utilization of cultural heritage. Proposing novel strategies for the preservation and transmission of the traditional dance as a cultural heritage can contribute to advancing Andai cultural studies and fostering shared societal development.