Ethnic Minorities of China

　　Today，the 56 nationalities，including the Han nationality，live on China's 9.6-million square kilometers of territory.Along with the Han people，these minorities have added to the profound Chinese civilization with their own fascinating cultures.Their beautiful costumes with unique accessories，diverse food customs，fascinating traditions，celebrations and history represent significant elements of Chinese civilization.Such diversity is the basis from which China，as a multi-national country，continues to develop.China's sustainable development and prosperity can also be ascribed to this diversity. When you travel with us to the "homes" of these families of China，you will find their lives and customs endlessly fascinating and their cultures，ancient and mysterious.No matter where you're from，you won't fail to be charmed.Let's begin our journey now.

暂缺《Ethnic Minorities of China》作者简介

PREFACE
MONGOLIAN: THE PEOPLE ON HORSEBACK
　Nomadic Life on Grasslands
　The Three Necessary Skills of Mongolian Men
　The Ancient Urtiin duu (long-song)
HEZHEN: FISHERMAN'S SONGS ACROSS THE WUSULI RIVER
　Fishing in All Seasons
　Fish-Skin Clothes and Birch-Bark Boats
　Merry Dog Sleds
DAUR: THOUSAND-YEAR HISTORY OF PLAYING HOCKEY
　Home of Hockey
　Shaman: A Bridge to the Supernatural
EWENKh THE LAST HUNTING TRIBE
　Following Reindeer Anywhere
　Birch-Bark Fascination
UYGUR: LITTLE FLOWERY HATS BY THE TIANSHAN MOUNTAINS
　The Singing and Dancing of Twelve Muqams
　Beautiful Costumes
　Delicious Food on the Silk Road
TU: THE RAINBOW NATIONALITY AND ITS UNIQUE SONGS
　The Popular Regong Art
　Rainbow Costumes
　Folk Songs
KAZAK: LOVERS OF HORSES AND EAGLES
　Training Eagles in Mountains and on Grasslands
　Musicians Who Play Dombera
　The Exciting Game of "Girls'Chase"
HUI: DEVOUT MUSLIMS
　Entering the Islamic Culture
　Unique Islamic Constructions
KIRGIZ: BORN FROM A HEROIC EPIC
　Homeric Epic in China-Manas
　Beautiful Artwork of Tu xi tu ke
　Countless Uses of Camel Hide
TIBETAN: ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
　Age-Old Tibetan Buddhist Culture
　New Looks of Old Tibetan Opera
　Fascinating Costumes
DAI: BUDDHIST TEMPLES AND BAMBOO HOUSES
　Devout Buddhist Followers
　Water-Splashing Festival
　Elephant-Foot Drums
DONG: GRAND SONG SINGERS
　Singing across the Mountains
　The Charm of Unique Drum Houses
　Wind-and-Rain Bridges
HANI: PAINTING MASKS FOR HEAVENLY GODS
　Thousand-Year-Old Terraced Fields
　Mushroom Houses
MIAO: WEARING HISTORY ON COSTUMES
　Chiming Silver Ornaments
　Graceful Wax Printing
　Elegant Pictures on Woven Brocade
NAXI: THE LAST LAND OF WOMEN
　Strange but Romantic Weddings
　Grand Ceremony for Adulthood
　Dongba Culture-The Naxi People's Encyclopedia
QIANG: WATCHTOWERS IN HENGDUAN MOUNTAINS
　Watchtowers
　Ancient Paths
　Rope Bridges
VA: DRUMBEATS THAT TRANSCEND HISTORY
　Thunderous Drumming
　Fascinating Dances
TUJIA: LIVING IN HIGH MOUNTAINS
　Joyful at Funerals
　Weeping at Weddings
　The Age-Old Nuo Opera
ZHUANG: THE ETHNIC MINORITY OF THE LARGEST POPULATION
　The Singing Festival
　Brocade Embroidery
　Raised Houses Sitting on Stakes
LI: AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
　Tattoos about to Disappear
　Dancing to Get Blessings
GAOSHAN: CALLS FROM MOUNT ALl
　Colorful Clothes
　Highly Spirited "Hair-Shaking" Dance
　Twin-Cups Wine Offered with Utmost Sincerity
APPENDIX: DISTRIBUTION OF THE ETHNIC GROUPS IN CHINA