Intergenerational Rupture and Revitalization: The Crisis of Miao Embroidery Heritage Transmission in Shibadong Village, China

Keyword

Miao embroidery; intergenerational transmission; intangible cultural heritage; cultural reproduction; Shibadong Village

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