Study on the Inheritance and Development of Chinese Folk Songs Against the Background of “the Belt and Road Initiative”

Chinese folk songs are an important part of traditional Chinese culture, and also are bridges for the communication between the historical dimension and the geographical dimension of the Chinese nation. "The Belt and Road initiative" provides a good platform for the inheritance and development of Chinese folk songs in the new era. Relying on the national development strategy, Chinese folk songs should enrich and optimize traditional music through the establishment of an education system and the innovation of expression methods. By formulating multi-angle communication strategy and integrating excellent foreign musical elements, the development goal of Chinese folk songs can be realized, so as to continue the vitality of Chinese folk songs and expand the influence of Chinese folk music.