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Ethnic Minority & Customs in Sichuan |
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| If China is likened to a garden,
the minority people in Sichuan are exotic flowers. Sichuan is one of the
multi-ethnic provinces in the country. In addition to the Han people,
there live another 52 out of China's 56 ethnic groups, including the Yi,
Tibetan, Qiang, Miao, Hui, Tujia, Naxi, Lisu, Bouyei, Manchu, Dai,
Zhuang, Bai, and Mongolian minority peoples.
The Tibetan and Qiangs in the northwestern part of Sichuan have a long history and rich cultures. The Jiuzhaigou Valley, Huanglong, and Wolong Nature Reserve are known in and outside of China. The Zoige Grassland has plenty of water and lush grass on which cattle and sheep are grazing in herds. The Miyaluo Red Leaves Scenic Resort in Lixian county is called a "gem of forests". Heishui county features clusters of water pools in the Kalong Valley. Mt.Sigunangshan is known as the "Queen of mountains in Sichuan." The enchanting landscape in the province gave rise to various ethnic customs and habits. The Mani stones and Lamaist pennants show the devoutness of the Tibetan people to Lamaism. The fort-style houses and slide ropes are records of the wisdom and superb skills of the Qiang ethnic people. There is Paoma hill in the suburbs of the Kangding county town. Paoma is called Lhamo in Tibetan, meaning a fairy-maiden hill. The "Kangding Love Song" has been popular among the Chinese people. The Zhuanshan (Buddha bathing) Festival has gained an increasing popularity among the local people for the songs and dances performed with feelings. The Liangshan Yi Autonomous Perfecture in western Sichuan features mountains surrounded by waters. It is where the Xichang Satellite Launching Center located. The Torch Festival of the local Yi minority group bubbles with enthusiasm. The landscape at Lugu Lake is unadorned and fascinating. The Mosuo people (Mosuo People & Lugu lake), a minority group living on the lakeside, still observe a marriage form prevailing in the primitive society and the customs with characteristics of the matrilineal commune period. The people of various ethnic groups in Sichuan uphold righteousness and are hospitable. People in China and from aborad are welcome to visit Sichuan to learn the customs and habits of the local people, enhance friendship, and promote social progress. |
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