Yi Phonetic Harmony Promotes Ethnic Communication, Exchange, and Integration

Abstract

Chinese national culture, like a mirror, truly reflects the bits and pieces of national life. It condenses and showcases the rich connotations of people's lives, with broad and profound content. In the starry sky of Chinese national culture, Yi culture is undoubtedly one of the shining stars. The ancient songs of the Yi ethnic group have profound connotations and diverse forms, covering everything from the mystery of the birth of heaven and earth, the fantasy of myths and legends, to the warmth of folk stories, the etiquette of weddings and funerals, to the celebration of festivals and the wisdom of production and life, everything is included. These ancient songs can be divided into three categories based on their content: songs of life, songs of marriage, and songs of funeral. Each category deeply reflects the Yi people's reverence for life, appreciation of emotions, and attitude towards life. Traditional folk music of the Yi ethnic group is not only the crystallization of Yi people's artistic creation, but also an important carrier for moral education, cultural inheritance, and historical research. From ethnic music, we can glimpse the rich and colorful life and profound spiritual world of the Yi people.