The building technique of Li nationality's boat house

The name of China's national intangible cultural heritage: Li nationality boat house building skills

Applicant: Dongfang City, Hainan Province

Item No.: 965

Project No.: VIII - 182

Time of publication: 2008 (second batch)

Category: traditional art

Region: Hainan Province

Type: new item

Applicant: Dongfang City, Hainan Province

Protection unit: Dongfang Cultural Center

Brief introduction to the construction techniques of Li nationality's boat house:

Applicant: Dongfang City, Hainan Province

The traditional residence of Li nationality looks like a boat in shape and a cabin in the interior, so it is called "boat house". According to the ancient books of Song Dynasty, the ancient houses of Li nationality adopt the form of Ganlan architecture. In Li villages, there are generally short legged granaries, which look like boat houses. This is the evolution form of Ganlan houses left over from ancient times. In the long process of historical development, Li people's dwellings have gradually evolved from Ganlan style into boat shaped houses and golden thatched houses. The boat house of Li Nationality in Jiangbian Township, Dongfang City, Hainan Province reflects the evolution process and shows the unique architectural style of Li nationality. Boat house of Li nationality is a typical form of traditional architectural culture of Li Nationality in Hainan, which has important research value.

In recent years, the government has attached great importance to the improvement of the living conditions of the Li people. It has formulated measures to carry out the transformation of residential buildings year by year. By the end of 2007, the thatched houses and boat houses will be completely eliminated as planned. In this case, the building skills of Li nationality's boat house have lost the room to play a role and are in danger of extinction. It is necessary to take measures to protect them.