Li Chunguang  – Representative Inheritor of Zhuang Folk Dance “Nongyawai” Project in Guangnan County, Wenshan

Li Chunguang (李春光) is a representative inheritor of the Zhuang folk dance “Nongya Wai” (弄娅歪) in Zhetai Township (者太乡), Guangnan County (广南县), located in the Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (文山壮族苗族自治州). He has devoted himself to the study and performance of this traditional dance, which plays a significant role in the cultural heritage of the Zhuang people.

Inheritance Activities

Family Transmission

Li Chunguang learned the dance from his elders and is now passing on the traditional techniques to younger generations in his family. This ensures the continuity of the dance within his community.

Community Transmission

Li Chunguang actively teaches the “Nongya Wai” dance to other members of the Zhuang community, especially focusing on the younger generation. He organizes training sessions and local performances to help maintain and promote the dance in the community.

Cultural Promotion

Through his involvement in various cultural festivals and performances, Li Chunguang has significantly raised awareness of the Zhuang folk dance, contributing to the appreciation and preservation of Zhuang culture.

Promotion Activities

Public Performances

Li Chunguang’s dance troupe has participated in numerous public performances across the region, showcasing the Zhuang folk dance “Nongya Wai” and attracting widespread attention from audiences and media alike.

Cultural Festivals

Li Chunguang also takes part in regional cultural festivals where the “Nongya Wai” dance is performed to highlight Zhuang cultural traditions, particularly during major celebrations and local festivities.

Through his commitment to the inheritance and promotion of the Zhuang folk dance “Nongya Wai” (弄娅歪), Li Chunguang has played an important role in preserving and revitalizing this traditional dance, ensuring its place in the cultural landscape of Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (文山壮族苗族自治州).

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