What is the concept of rural culture?

Rural culture refers to the traditional cultural forms in a certain area of the countryside, with farmers as the main body, embodying the spiritual beliefs and ways of communication in the countryside, and having a unique personality. Its customs, rituals, food, architecture, dress, etc., constitute the unique charm of the local human landscape, and are the basis and link of people's local feelings, affinity and pride.

Rural culture is a value system with farmers as the main body, which mainly includes five basic elements: first, the farmers as cultural participants and bearers, who are the backbone of the inheritance and innovation of rural culture; second, the cultural facilities, equipments and venues in the rural settlements as the means of cultural expression; third, the channels of material and information exchange between the rural community and the outside world; and fourth, the organizations and systems supporting the cultural activities of the rural community. Third, the material and information exchange channels between the rural community and the outside world; fourth, the organizations and systems supporting rural cultural activities; and fifth, the cultural products and services for the villages.

China's rural culture is rich and varied, including food, clothing, architecture, etc. in the material field; family marriage, festivals, etc. in the institutional field; worship, sacrifices, shrines, etc. in the religious field; and folklore, songs and dances, operas, fine arts and crafts, etc. in the literary field.

Rural cultural activities are an important carrier and vivid embodiment of rural culture, which expresses the richness and vitality of rural culture in China. Rural culture is the main way to form a sense of identity and belonging to the countryside, an important way to form the attraction, appeal, cohesion and creativity of the countryside, and a direct or indirect expression of the image of the countryside, traditional characteristics and economic vitality.

In the construction of beautiful villages, it is important to cherish the history and culture, and let the culture that carries the memory be passed on.