Journal of Jishou University(Social Sciences) ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (4): 48-52.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1007-4074.2012.04.010

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On Cultural Interpretation of the Education System of Fire Warning in Villages and Communities of Miao People——a Case Study of the Custom of “Xi Zhai” of the Miao People in Southeast Guizhou Province

  

  1. (1.Department of Sociology,School of Humanities and Social Sciences,Tsinghua University,Beijing 100084,China;2.Institute for Ethnic Studies,Kaili University,Guizhou,Kaili 556011,China)
  • Online:2012-07-15 Published:2012-07-18

Abstract: As a unique and original religious ceremony,“Xi Zhai” (洗寨) is generally shared in Miao’s wooden building villages in Qiandongnan(黔东南)region.“Xi Zhai” is Miao ancient’s awestruck expression to the fire.Meanwhile,“Xi Zhai” is usually considered as an important event in Miao’s villages communities,and it emphasizes the divine power and the secular force to dissolve the inner contradictions,and strengthens the justice and dignity of the customary law in the communities.“Xi Zhai” also makes the fire warning consciousness permeate into the every member’s brain as the community instructions.Furthermore,it can restrict people’s behavior and reduce the fire risks.So “Xi Zhai” actually becomes means used by the village leaders when they administrate their community.

Key words: Miao people, Qiandongnan, &ldquo, Xi Zhai&rdquo, Fire Warning Education, Communities management

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