Suvi Rautio
Social anthropologist and author of The Invention of Tradition in China: Story of a Village and a Nation Remade (2024), whose research focuses on heritage projects, ethnicity, and rural change in China.
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May 20, 2022 • 36min
Ethnographic Perspectives on Change and Continuity in China
Dr. Suvi Rautio, an expert in ethnographic research in China, discusses memory and loss among intellectuals during the Maoist era. Topics include family history, balancing heritage preservation in Dong village, Beijing's urban transformation, and the repercussions of preservation initiatives in China and Finland.
Dec 25, 2025 • 1h 19min
Suvi Rautio, "The Invention of Tradition in China: Story of a Village and a Nation Remade" (Springer Nature, 2024)
Suvi Rautio, a social anthropologist and author, discusses her latest work on the remaking of Meili Village in China. She reveals how heritage projects, aligned with Xi Jinping's vision, reshape local traditions amid political pressures. Rautio examines the complex dynamics between local practices and technocratic oversight, highlighting gender roles in craft production and the transformation of Dong singing into a commodified performance. This unique lens unpacks the intricate interplay between nationalism, ethnicity, and rural revitalization in contemporary China.
