Minority Groups (THE_1697); Performing Arts (ICH_1228); Tourism (THE_202);

Dai Minorities' performance is one of popular tourist products in Xishuangbanna. This paper discusses the factors related to the authenticity of performance from the tourists' perspective. First, Dai minority performance is divided into several basic elements. Then based on the fieldwork, observation and interviews, questionnaire survey is conducted from 25 Sep. 2003 to 10 Oct. 2003. Statistical analysis indicates tourists all think that the dressing of the performers, the performance content, music instrument, the atmosphere, basic posture, the performers' expression and definition of the preside are elements which have the most important impact on the authenticity. Such elements as age and nature of the performer, performing place, bring up mode, whether or not the music rhythm is changing, and tradition of playacting and singing language are elements which are less important. Genders of the performers, when the performance begins and performing order is found to have no effect on the authenticity of the products.