Miao and Dong Homeland: Cultural Exploration in Qiandongnan

Author: Zhang Xiaosong
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: Humanities refer to the various cultural phenomena of human society. China, known as Zhonghua, is the collective name for the 56 ethnic groups in our country. The humanities of Zhonghua have a long history, once glorious, now splendid, and tomorrow's brilliance; it spans vast spaces, with numerous ethnic groups, displaying diverse and unique Eastern characteristics. Philosophy, economy, military, science and technology, law, ethics, education, ethnicity, religion, literature, archaeology, cultural relics, and folk customs have evolved in the long river of history, accumulating an immeasurable wealth of richness.
Traveling through the time tunnel and embarking on a cultural journey, we integrate the scattered fragments of civilization across the land of China, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. Following the direction of advanced culture, we present the "Humanities of Zhonghua" series, aiming to enhance the understanding and appreciation of various cultures of the Chinese nation, both ancient and modern, through popular and engaging visuals, thereby improving readers' cultural literacy and inspiring their passion for loving China. We hope that experts and scholars can contribute to the "Humanities of Zhonghua" series in their academic pursuits. If you are willing to share works that align with the style of this series, we would be deeply grateful.
This book is part of the "Humanities of Zhonghua" series, which compiles various cultural phenomena of the 56 ethnic groups in China, covering philosophy, economy, military, science and technology, law, ethics, education, ethnicity, religion, literature, archaeology, cultural relics, and folk customs. The book describes the historical legends, religious beliefs, cultural relics, and folk customs of the ancient ethnic groups living in the Hexi River Basin in the northwest of Inner Mongolia, inserting images and captions along the way. The text is rich in visuals, engaging, and accessible, featuring topics such as "From Juyan to Ejina," "Cultural Relics in the Heart of the Desert," "The Mystery of the Juyan Han Bamboo Slips," and "The Legend of Halahot."