Epic has always lived among the people and spread widely in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. An outstanding folk rapper, known as a strange man, has sung different styles of songs from ancient times to later generations.
In the process of long-term inheritance, the story of King Gesar has undergone great evolution, the connotation and extension of the epic have been expanding, the story and characters have been enriched and vivid, and many different texts have appeared.
Although the main content and basic plot of the biography of King Gesar rap by various folk artists
Generally the same, but in the specific content, specific plot, details have their own characteristics, self-contained.
The Biography of King Gesar is the longest epic in the world, which far exceeds the sum of several famous epics in the world only in terms of words.
The Biography of King Gesar is an encyclopedia of ancient civilization. It originated from the source of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River, and it is the intersection of civilizations in East Asia, Central Asia and South Asia, and the intersection of various civilizations.
Therefore, it not only maintains the original characteristics of alpine civilization, but also permeates the multiple factors of Central Plains civilization, Western Regions civilization, Mongolian and Tibetan civilization and Indian civilization. Its rich and colorful content is not only the source of inspiration for traditional folk art creation such as Thangka, Tibetan opera, playing and singing, but also the source of modern art forms.
The epic singing of King Gesar has the functions of expressing national feelings, promoting social communication and adhering to traditional beliefs, as well as strengthening national identity, values and influencing folk aesthetic orientation.
For many years, the artists of the epic Biography of King Gesar have been playing the role of telling history, transmitting knowledge, regulating behavior, maintaining community and adjusting life, and educating ethnic members moderately with the epic.
The Biography of King Gesar is not only a melting pot of national cultural diversity, but also a witness to the sustainable development of multi-ethnic folk culture.
The Biography of King Gesar is not only a world-renowned literary masterpiece, but also a precious document for studying Tibetan social history, religious beliefs, customs and languages.
The Biography of King Gesar was produced and developed on the rich basis of Tibetan ancient myths, legends, poems, proverbs and other folk literature. It vividly and truly describes all aspects of the social life of ancient Tibetan tribal alliances, such as people's economic life, productive labor, ideology, ideals and aspirations, moral customs, religious beliefs, customs and habits, and so on.
Moreover, this epic contains all the original core of Tibetan culture from its birth, basic stereotypes to its constant evolution, and in the constant evolution, it integrates all the knowledge of Tibetan people in different times about history, society, nature, science, religion, morality, customs, culture and art, and has high academic value, aesthetic value and appreciation value.
Therefore, the Biography of King Gesar is recognized by experts and scholars at home and abroad as an encyclopedia reflecting Tibetan history, society, culture, folk customs, military affairs, religion, morality, ethics and values. It provides rich information for the study of ancient Tibetan society and culture.