连厢艺术目前被多个地区和民族申报为本土的非物质文化遗产。然而人们对连厢艺术依然存在诸多误解、混淆与争议,具体表现在连厢艺术的定名繁杂,传说多样,学术界对其发源考证存疑。而连厢作为多民族所共有的非物质文化遗产,以多民族的视角对其发源以及艺术特征的进行重新的认识对其今后的发展繁荣具有重要意义。 Lianxiang art is currently declared a native intangible cultural heritage by many regions and ethnic groups. However, there are still many misunderstandings, confusions and controversies about the art of Lianxiang, which is manifested in the complicated naming of the Lianxiang art and the diversified legends. The academic circles have questioned the origin of the art. As a non-material cultural heritage shared by many ethnic groups, Racoon’s re-understanding of its origins and artistic features from a multi-ethnic perspective is of great significance for its future development and prosperity.