A STUDY OF DAUR FOLK CULTURE IN THE BORDER REGION OF HEILONGJIANG PROVINCE

Du Huihui

The article presents the results of a comprehensive analysis of the peculiarities of the Daurian folk culture living in the border regions of Heilongjiang Province, where the most authentic forms of traditions and beliefs of this small ethnic group have been preserved. The study reveals the historical roots of the Daurian culture, dating back to the Khitan civilization of the Liao Dynasty, tracing the transformational paths of cultural practices in the context of stages of urbanization and social change up to the present. Special attention is paid to the unique economic model of the Daurians, combining agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing and hunting, which made it possible to form a specific cultural landscape and a life support system for the ethnos under study. The author analyzes the key elements of the Daurian social organization, including the "Hara" clan system, shamanic beliefs and ritual practices, which allows us to demonstrate their role in preserving ethnic identity for a long time. The results of the study made it possible to state the need to use digital technologies to protect the intangible cultural heritage of the Daurians and develop sustainable development models that integrate cultural heritage into the modern socio-economic context.

Keywords:Daur folk culture, ethnic minorities of Heilongjiang, Khara clan system, shamanic beliefs, traditional economic management, Khitan cultural heritage.