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The Introduction of The Achang Nationality
Dec 17, 2012With a population of 33,936 (in 2000), the Achang ethnic minority lives mainly in the Dehong Dai - Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province. They lived in the reaches of Nu River as long ago as the 2nd century, and then migrated ...
Tags: Achang ethnic minority, earliest people, forging iron weapons
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The Different Branches of The Achang People Have Religious Beliefs
Dec 4, 2012The different branches of the Achang people have religious beliefs with many common elements, as well as evident differences. The Achang from Husa The Achang from Husa are Buddhist. They follow the Theravada school of ...
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The Achang People Live Mainly in Longchuan and Luxi Counties
Nov 29, 2012The Achang people,one of the 56 officially recognized ethnic groups in the People's Republic of China,live mainly in Longchuan and Luxi Counties in the Dehong Dai-Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture of southwestern Yunnan Province.Their language ...
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The Ritual Cycle of The Achang Seems to Reflect Their Past
Nov 28, 2012The ritual cycle of the Achang seems to reflect their past. The migrations that have brought them into contact with different peoples throughout their history have influenced the most important celebrations of the Achang year. The most ...
Tags: The Achang People, Festivals, Torch Festival, Liangwa Festival
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The Achang Live in Square Houses Made of Wood or Bricks,of Two Floors
Nov 28, 2012The Achang live in square houses made of wood or bricks, of two floors. The upper floor is the people's living area, and the lower one, the place to keep their animals and agricultural tools. Their villages have houses orderly arranged. ...
Tags: Folk Ways, The Achang People, dress, funerals