Classic Festivals of the 26 Ethnic Groups in Yunnan (Happy)

Author: Chen Xi
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Most of the images and materials used in "Happy·" are published for the first time. The concept is novel and does not adhere to the rigid, academic-style narration. Instead, through the author's multi-perspective observations and reflections on festival culture, it guides readers to understand and appreciate coexisting indigenous cultures, making it an excellent read for all ages with profound cultural depth. This book selects the festival customs of 25 ethnic minorities residing in Yunnan, presenting the activities of grassroots communities in ethnic minority areas through a combination of images and text. The material is based on field research, with a unique and innovative angle. The visuals are filled with a rustic charm, the language is lively and concise, and the layout highlights ethnic styles, making it an outstanding work in ethnic culture. It is a comprehensive portrayal of Yunnan's ethnic minority festivals, filled with legendary imagery; a book that brings us closer to nature and deeply resonates with our understanding of different groups' religious and notions of happiness. Closing the book, it leaves a lingering impression, as if whispering in the ear: "Our nation is like this, and Yunnan is like this."