On Cultural Characteristics and Educational Functions of "Guozhuang"(Tibetan Bonfire Dance)

Guozhuang(Tibetan Bonfire Dance) is a Tibetan dance representing cultural connotations of Tibetan nationality.It is not only distinctive in ethnic characteristics but also fitting the aesthetic view of the contemporary people.Developing and inheriting this dance and including it into aesthetic education in higher learning institutions can cultivate aesthetic ability of students,stimulate their vitality,and at the same time,educate them with ethnic culture.As a result,ethnic traditional culture can be inherited through people's participation.