A Study on Naxi Life Education and Wisdom in Lijiang, China
Keywords:
Naxi Life Education, Life Education, Approaches to Naxi Life EducationAbstract
Currently, life education has become a crucial component in fostering the healthy development of young people, fulfilling their spiritual and cultural needs, and enhancing their quality of life. In China, the Naxi ethnic group’s approach to life education encompasses practices that hold significant research value for promoting life education. This paper employs methods such as literature review and field research to conduct an in-depth analysis of Naxi life education. It examines the value and significance of Naxi life education and wisdom, offering insights and implications for the educational field.
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