Jiyuan Ancient Land: Human Ecology of the Heihe River Basin -- Human Culture China Series

Author: Se Yin
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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, diverse and unique in the East. Philosophy, economy, military, science and technology, law, ethics, education, ethnicity, religion, literature, archaeology, cultural relics, and folk customs have evolved over the course of history, accumulating an immeasurable wealth of knowledge.
Traveling through the time tunnel and exploring the cultural journey, we gather 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 the diverse cultures of the Chinese nation, both ancient and modern, through engaging and accessible visuals. This will help readers improve their cultural literacy and inspire their passion for loving China. We hope that scholars and experts, in addition to their academic research, can contribute to the "Humanities of Zhonghua" series. If you are willing to share works that align with the series' format, we would be deeply grateful.
This book is part of the "Humanities of Zhonghua" series, which collects various cultural phenomena of the 56 ethnic groups in China. It covers 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, particularly in the area of Ejina Banner in the northwest of Inner Mongolia. The descriptions are accompanied by images and captions, making the text rich in visuals and engaging, like "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."