Research on the Aesthetic Education Function of Miao Handmade Batik and the Path to Enhancing University Students' Cultural Confidence

Abstract

Across the vast territory of China, many ethnic groups each have unique traditional cultures. The Miao people, as the fifth largest minority in China, are known for their rich cultural symbols especially batik craftsmanship. Regarding the practice of ideological and political education for contemporary university students, this article, based on the profound heritage of The Miao traditional culture, explores the cultivation paths for enhancing students' cultural aesthetic abilities and cultural confidence by experiencing batik craftsmanship and acquiring relevant knowledge. This initiative aims to deepen students' understanding of The Miao traditional culture and stimulate their sense of national honor and pride, and thereby establish a correct worldview. And this can let them understand the national culture with Chinese characteristics, and firmly uphold cultural confidence.