RESEARCH ON PRACTICAL PATHWAYS OF ETHNIC TRADITIONAL SPORTS IN FOSTERING A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR THE CHINESE NATION

The traditional sports of the Chinese nation feature "pluralistic integration". Using methods such as literature review, comparative studies, and logical analysis, and drawing on Social Identity Theory and Symbolic Interaction Theory, this study analyzes the mechanism by which traditional ethnic sports strengthen the consciousness of the Chinese national community from various elements. It is concluded that we should start from ethnic elements, combine with cultural elements, and analyze the logic from spirit to culture and then to action. In terms of spiritual elements, traditional ethnic sports carry the unique cultural beliefs and memories of each nation, with prominent spiritual values. In terms of cultural elements, traditional ethnic sports help promote ethnic identity and national identity, which further evolve into more stable cultural identity. In terms of action elements, traditional ethnic sports transmit emotional values through "interaction" and translate national strength into practical actions.