Heritage Category

Traditional Dance

Geographic Origin

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Northwest China

Temporal Peak

Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910 CE)

UNESCO Status

Representative List

Transmission

Master-Apprentice

Primary Vectors

Oral Tradition

CIVILIZATION OBJECT NO. 047

Farmers' Dance of the Korean Ethnic Group

"A jubilant Korean-Chinese dance with spinning hat ribbons, drumming, and singing — originally a harvest ritual, now a festival favorite."

CIVILIZATION CONTEXT

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This artifact is part of the Intangible Heritage Cluster. It connects to 5 entities across the atlas, spanning 1 region, 0 masters, 0 festivals, and 0 skills.

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Farmers' Dance of the Korean Ethnic Group: A Living Heritage

The Farmers' Dance (nongak) of the Korean ethnic group in northeast China is a vibrant outdoor performance combining dancing, drumming, and singing. Performers wear colorful costumes and spin long ribbon streamers from their hats. Originally a village ritual for good harvests, it evolved into a celebratory art form performed during festivals and community events in Jilin and Liaoning provinces.

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Years of Unbroken Lineage

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