Guo, Xinxin. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 73-78). / Abstract also in Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Abstract (Chinese Translation) --- p.iii / Acknowledgments --- p.iv / Table of Contents --- p.vi / List of Figures --- p.viii / Romanization and Translation --- p.ix / Limitation of this Thesis --- p.x / Chapter 1. --- Introduction --- p.1 / Approaching the Dolans and their Music --- p.1 / Pre-existing Research --- p.4 / Methodology and Fieldwork --- p.13 / Chapter 2. --- Becoming an “Intangible Cultural Heritage´ح：Cultural Policies of UNESCO and the Chinese Government --- p.21 / UNESCO and its Convention for the Safeguarding of the ICH --- p.22 / Cultural Policies of the Chinese Government and their Implementation --- p.28 / The Central Government´ةs Call for Preserving the Culture of Ethnic Minorities --- p.31 / Transcribing Dolan Muqam --- p.37 / The Local Government´ةs Implementation of Cultural Policies --- p.42 / The Music Videos of Dolan Muqam --- p.46 / Summary --- p.49 / Chapter 3. --- Ketmen vs. Rawap: Transmission of Dolan Muqam in New Contexts --- p.50 / Performance and Farming: Changes in Life of the Older Generation --- p.51 / Learning Muqam: Career Potentials for the Younger Generations --- p.55 / Dolan Muqam Training Classes in Mekit County --- p.57 / The 13th National Young Singers TV Competition on CCTV --- p.60 / Summary --- p.68 / Chapter 4. --- Conclusion --- p.69 / Political Implications of Safeguarding the ICH --- p.69 / Old Tradition and New Transmission --- p.71 / References Cited --- p.73