Comparative study of the dance culture of the Orokens in china and the Evenks in Russia

Zhang Rui

The article examines two dance cultures – the Oroken people living in China and the Evenki people living in Russia. It is noted that the dance art of each of these ethnic groups has a rich cultural history. Folk dance reflects the development of the people, their life over the centuries of existence, in particular, the cultural traditions of hunting, fishing, as well as religious beliefs. The study of the dance culture of the peoples of China and Russia requires active cooperation of scientists from the two countries, which will contribute to the preservation of the cultural heritage and the development of small peoples.

Keywords:Oroken, China, Evenki, Russia, folk dance, dance culture, ethnos.