Minnan nursery rhymes are intangible cultural heritage.

Minnan nursery rhymes are folk literature in quanzhou taiwanese investment zone, Fujian, and one of the intangible cultural heritages in Quanzhou.

Minnan nursery rhymes refer to nursery rhymes that are popular in Minnan (Xiazhangquan), Chaoshan, Taiwan Province and Southeast Asia, and are written and sung in Minnan. There is no detailed written record of the historical origin and evolution of nursery rhymes in southern Fujian, and it was not until the Tang Dynasty that Fujian began to develop them. As Chen Yan, the chief usurper of Tongzhi in Fujian, said in Supplement (Fujian Poetry Record), "Fujian's culture and education flourished at the latest, and poets did not appear until the Tang Dynasty."

Minnan nursery rhymes are rich in content, mainly including the following categories:

1. Parenting: such as "Shake", "Don't fail" and "Little Bee". Teach children to develop good behavior habits.

2. Games: such as clapping hands, shooting at the sun, dancing songs, etc. , is the accompaniment of children's games.

3. Festivals: such as Lantern Festival songs, Dragon Boat Festival songs, begging songs, etc. , reflecting the holiday customs of children in southern Fujian.

4. Animals: such as "Chicken Song", "Dog Song" and "Duckling Song" to help children understand animals.

5. Plants: such as flower songs, fruit songs and tree songs. Help children understand plants.

6. Knowledge: such as counting songs, Yanse songs, songs of heaven and earth, etc. Help children learn knowledge.

7. Interesting categories: such as Abu Dao and Ten Brothers, which are interesting and educational.

Characteristics of nursery rhymes in southern Fujian

1, the language is easy to understand and catchy. Most nursery rhymes in Minnan are written in Minnan. The language is easy to understand and catchy, which is convenient for children to learn and remember.

2. The content is rich and colorful, with strong local characteristics. The content of Minnan nursery rhymes is rich and colorful, covering all aspects of children's lives, such as parenting, games, festivals, animals, plants, knowledge and so on, with strong local characteristics.

It is both instructive and interesting. Minnan nursery rhymes are educational and can help children learn knowledge and develop good behavior habits. At the same time, Minnan nursery rhymes are also very interesting and can bring joy to children.