Key Vernacular Concepts in Chinese Folklore and Folkloristics: Continuities, Ruptures, and Connections.

  • Published In: Western Folklore, 2025, v. 84, n. 4. P. 363 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ziying, You 3 of 3

Abstract

This special issue examines key vernacular concepts in Chinese folklore and fulkloristics through context-specific. interdisciplinary, and decolonizing perspectives. It explores the continuities, ruptures, and connections of nine key concepts-including templefestivals, ghost legends, women's work/arts, genealogy, cultural carriers, community, everyday life, intangible cultural heritage. and traditions-within specific social, cultural, and political contexts. Featuring scholars from China, the US, the UK. and Australia. ilfosters dialogues between English-and Chinese-speaking folklorists and outlines future directions in folklore studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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  • Source:Western Folklore. 2025/10, Vol. 84, Issue 4, p363
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-373X
  • Accession Number:190979879
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