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Elunchun People Have Been Living Deep in The Dense Forests

Nov 29, 2012

As one of the ethnic groups with small populations in China,throughout history,Elunchun people have been living deep in the dense forests in the Basin of Heilongjiang River as well as in Lesser and Great Khinghan Mountains.Generation after ...

Tags: Gulunmuta Festival, Elunchun people, folk customs

The Corban Festival Is a Traditional Festival Celebrated by Over Ten Ethnic Minorities

Nov 29, 2012

The Corban Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by over ten ethnic minorities in China including Uyghur ethnic group.Also known as"Sacrifice Festival"or"Al Adha Feast",the Corban Festival is named with the Festival of Fast-breaking ...

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Inner Mongolia Is The Central Living Area of Minorities in North China

Nov 29, 2012

Inner Mongolia is the central living area of minorities in north China since ancient times with long-standing and well-established minority union. With time-honored history, each ethnic group in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region developed ...

Tags: festivals, Inner Mongolia, folk customs

Within The Settlement of Qiang Ethnic Group,Sorcerers Are Called Shibi

Nov 29, 2012

Within the settlement of Qiang Ethnic Group in the upper reaches of Min River of Sichuan Province,sorcerers are called Shibi in the southern dialect.However,given numerous branches of Qiang Ethnic Group,sorcerers are called differently in ...

Tags: Shibi, Qiang Ethnic Group, folk customs

Drum Commune Festival Is a Religious Activity Passed Down From The Clan Society

Nov 29, 2012

Ancestor worship of Miao Ethnicity,also called"Drum Commune Festival","Drum Commune Memorial Ceremony""Drum-worshipping Festival"or"Bull-sacrificing Festival",is a religious activity passed down from the clan society.Among varied ancestor ...

Tags: Miao Ethnicity, ancestor worship, Drum Commune Festival

The Birthday Congratulation Banquet Is One of The Traditional Festivity Banquets

Nov 29, 2012

The birthday congratulation banquet is one of the traditional festivity banquets for the Mongolian ethnic group.There is a banquet held right on a baby's one-year-old birthday congratulation.After that,however,all banquets and other ...

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The Mountain-Circling Festival Is One of The Grandest Annual Festivals

Nov 29, 2012

The Mountain-Circling Festival is one of the grandest annual festivals celebrated by the Mosuo people on the banks of the Lugu River in Yunnan.It is a day to pay homage to the holiest goddess of protection-Gemu.On the 25th of lunar ...

Tags: Mountain-Circling Festival, the Mosuo people, folk customs

King Pan Festival Is Evolved From The"Dance of King Pan"

Nov 29, 2012

As a grand festival for worshiping Pan Hu,a remote ancestor of the Yao ethnic minority,King Pan Festival is evolved from the"Dance of King Pan"which was directed at expressing appreciation to King Pan for his favor and also praying for ...

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Huayao Is a Unique Clan of The Yao Ethnic Group

Nov 29, 2012

Huayao is a unique clan of the Yao ethnic group.Huayao literally means"Flowery Yao".It got the name presumably because women in the clan villages are all gorgeously dressed. The marriage customs of the Huayao people are among the ...

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A Wind and Horse Streamer Is About 10cm Square and Inscribed with Patterns

Nov 29, 2012

Travellers to Tiber often espy strings of tiny flags hanging down from trees or the eaves of buildings,or fluttering on mountaintops.Made of paper or cloth and inscribed with religious incantations,they are known as"prayers'streamers"or ...

Tags: Wind-Riding Streamers, craft, custom

Gourd Is The Fruit of a Kind of Liana

Nov 29, 2012

Gourd is the fruit of a kind of liana.When fresh and tender,it could be eaten as vegetable;when dried,it makes an ideal container of water or wine.Northern Chinese farmers have the habit of cutting a gourd in two to be used wine containers ...

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Opting for an Islamic Wedding Has Become a Favored Choice for Many Urban Muslims in China

Nov 29, 2012

An imam officiates at the wedding of Zhe Yagang (groom) and Yang Liu (bride), who were in traditional Islamic costume, at Hongbinlou, a famous halal restaurant in downtown Beijing. Opting for an Islamic wedding has become a favored choice ...

Tags: Muslim, weddings, groom, bride

A Ceremony Is Held to Honor Huangdi in Huangling County of Northwest China

Nov 29, 2012

A ceremony is held to honor Huangdi in Huangling County of northwest China's Shanxi Province, April 4, 2012. Huangdi, or the Yellow Emperor, is a legendary hero living more than 4,000 years ago. He is considered to be the ancestor of the ...

Tags: Huangdi, ceremony, legendary emperor

A Traditional Private Women's College Keeps Alive Ancient Ways of Learning

Nov 29, 2012

The women's college is located in a century-old traditional house in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. Wang Xuan teaches guqin at the women's college. Suzhou native Liu Su studies tea ceremony performances. A traditional private ...

Tags: old school, women's college, learning

She Huo Are Entertaining Shows Dedicated to The Gods of Earth and Fire Performed

Nov 29, 2012

She Huo are entertaining shows dedicated to the Gods of earth and fire performed during the Spring Festival.The activities originated from the worship of land and fire in remote antiquity.The word"she"means the God of Earth,and the ...

Tags: She Huo, Spring Festival, folk customs