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Emperor Gesaer Is a Folk Epic Work
Dec 17, 2012Emperor GeSaer is a folk epic work that is popular in the residence area of the ethnic groups such as Zang, Meng, Naxi and so on in the Tibetan Plateau of China. It has been sung for a thousand years. By means of oral transmission, the epic ...
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The Introduction of Lacquering and Decorating Craft for Pingyao Buffed Lacquer
Dec 7, 2012Lacquering and decorating craft for Pingyao buffed lacquer was originated in Pingyao County in the central part of Shanxi Province. It has been spread to northern regions in China. As one of the four famous lacquers in China - gold ...
Tags: lacquering and decorating craft, Pingyao, Pingyao buffed lacquer
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Clay Figurines Are Wuxi's Most Famous Folk Craft
Dec 5, 2012Clay figurines are Wuxi's most famous folk craft. The techniques for making and decorating the figurines developed among the ordinary people of the area of many centuries, and these traditional styles and techniques are still used ...
Tags: clay figurines, folk craft, Wuxi
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Yushu's Culture,Myths and Legends
Dec 4, 2012Yushu, a remote county in the depths of northwestern China's Qinghai Province, used to be two days' drive from the nearest airport in the provincial capital Xining. As the source of China's three major rivers, center of Kham Tibetan ...
Tags: Yushu, remote county, Myths and Legends
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The 18 Oddities Gained Its Popularity Among The Ordinary People
Dec 4, 2012Yunnan used to be an isolated frontier region in China. Yet, 25 ethnic minority groups reside there. Meanwhile, Yunnan boasts of different climatic zones. The great differences in folk customs and climatic diverse in Yunnan always made ...
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Folk Song of Napo Zhuang Minority Has Been Sung for Generations
Nov 29, 2012Napo Zhuang minority is also called"Black-clothed Zhuang".It is the most peculiar branch of the Zhuang minority,who call themselves"Min"(agile),"Zhong"(second in seniority)and"ao"(the sound of wailing).Currently,it has about a population of ...
Tags: Napo Zhuang minority, Black-clothed Zhuang, folk Songs, folk arts
