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The paper aims to explore the Dagao-wu Miao water drum dance as an expression of embodied heritage and cultural memory.

July 9, 2026Open Access

Rain Rituals, Agrarian Memory, and Embodied Heritage: An Expanded Study of the Dagao-wu Miao Water Drum Dance in Guizhou, China

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Working paper examines ritualized water drum dance, reflecting cultural heritage in the Miao community, highlighting implications.

The paper aims to explore the Dagao-wu Miao water drum dance as an expression of embodied heritage and cultural memory.
Examined the water drum dance in Jianhe County, Guizhou, focusing on its ritual structure and cultural implications.
Analyzed the transformation of agricultural labor into stylized movements within the dance.
Investigated the interplay of ritual belief, ethnic identity, and bodily expression in the dance context.
The water drum dance serves as a vital link to agrarian memory and cultural identity among the Miao community.
Rituals centered on rain and nature significantly influence the performance and its communal aspects.
The integration of water, drums, and collective movement reinforces ecological imagination and community ties.

Y Chen (2026) studied this question.

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