Chinese Ethnic Group

Who Are the Lahu People? History, Gourd Culture...

Explore the Lahu people of China—their history, language, Mupamipa creation epic, gourd symbolism, clothing, Kuo Ta New Year, lusheng dance, foodways, and living heritage.

Who Are the Lahu People? History, Gourd Culture...

Explore the Lahu people of China—their history, language, Mupamipa creation epic, gourd symbolism, clothing, Kuo Ta New Year, lusheng dance, foodways, and living heritage.

Who Are the Shui People? History, Shuishu, Duan Festival, and Culture

Who Are the Shui People? History, Shuishu, Duan...

Explore the Shui people of China—their language, Shuishu knowledge system, history, river-valley villages, Duan Festival, horsetail embroidery, foodways, and living heritage.

Who Are the Shui People? History, Shuishu, Duan...

Explore the Shui people of China—their language, Shuishu knowledge system, history, river-valley villages, Duan Festival, horsetail embroidery, foodways, and living heritage.

Dongxiang performers singing outdoors in traditional stage costumes

Who Are the Dongxiang People? History, Language...

Discover the Dongxiang people of northwestern China through their history, Mongolic language, Islamic traditions, Hua'er songs, Milagahei oral poem, felt making, embroidery, and food culture.

Who Are the Dongxiang People? History, Language...

Discover the Dongxiang people of northwestern China through their history, Mongolic language, Islamic traditions, Hua'er songs, Milagahei oral poem, felt making, embroidery, and food culture.

Naxi women in blue and white festival dress beside a mountain lake

Who Are the Naxi People? Dongba Script, History...

Explore the Naxi people of China: their homeland in northwestern Yunnan, Dongba script and manuscripts, language, dress, music, architecture, crafts, beliefs, and living cultural heritage.

Who Are the Naxi People? Dongba Script, History...

Explore the Naxi people of China: their homeland in northwestern Yunnan, Dongba script and manuscripts, language, dress, music, architecture, crafts, beliefs, and living cultural heritage.

Jingpo women in ceremonial dress at a public cultural event

Who Are the Jingpo People? History, Languages, ...

A careful introduction to the Jingpo people of southwest China, covering branches and languages, migration history, ceremonial dress, silver ornaments, weaving, Munao Zongge, oral traditions, food, belief, and contemporary heritage.

Who Are the Jingpo People? History, Languages, ...

A careful introduction to the Jingpo people of southwest China, covering branches and languages, migration history, ceremonial dress, silver ornaments, weaving, Munao Zongge, oral traditions, food, belief, and contemporary heritage.

Kyrgyz cultural portrait with ceremonial clothing and a komuz inside a decorated yurt

Who Are the Kyrgyz People in China? History, La...

Explore the Kyrgyz people in China—their population, language, migration, clothing, Manas epic, komuz music, embroidery, customs, and living heritage.

Who Are the Kyrgyz People in China? History, La...

Explore the Kyrgyz people in China—their population, language, migration, clothing, Manas epic, komuz music, embroidery, customs, and living heritage.