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Huayao Folk Songs Promoted in Primary School

2022-04-22 Download Print


The photos, taken on April 20, show students singing Wuwa folk songs of Huayao ethnic group at a primary school in Huxingshan Yao Township, Longhui County. The school has integrated local intangible culture into school education in recent years. Students are taught to sing the folk songs of Huayao ethnic group in classes, to carry forward and promote this intangible cultural heritage.


The  Wuwa folk songs belong to time-honored unique folk music of Huayao ethnic group. It was included in the 2nd batch of national intangible cultural heritage items in 2008. (Photo/Zeng Yong)


This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: hunantoday