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Foshan Martial Arts Culture: Research on the dynamic balance between historical authenticity and modern adaptability in the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage
Fangjia Gu
Faculty of Fine-Applied Arts and Cultural Science, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand
Arkom Sangiamvibool
Faculty of Fine-Applied Arts and Cultural Science, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i10.4107
Keywords: Foshan martial arts; group psychology; cultural identity
Abstract
This study explores the historical evolution of Foshan martial arts culture and its contemporary multifaceted significance, analyzing its social status and challenges in cultural transmission. By examining the formation of community identity within Foshan martial arts communities, the research reveals the developmental trajectory of their collective consciousness. The study innovatively links Foshan martial arts’ cultural development with psychological identity, providing both theoretical insights and applied strategies for safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage within the changing context of modern cultural adaptation.
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