Hunan Bai ethnic customs

Author: Gu Zhongshan, Ouyang Rende, Zhong Yixuan
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Publishing Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This is a specialized monograph on Bai ethnic customs and landscapes, accompanied by illustrations. It not only systematically showcases the splendid history and culture of the Bai people in Hunan, adding new content to HuXiang culture, but also enriches the tourism and cultural connotations of Zhangjiajie, enhancing its quality and level. The book covers a wide range of topics. Geographically, it includes not only the Bai ethnic settlement areas in Sangzhi but also the scattered Bai communities in regions such as Yongding, Wulingyuan, Dingcheng, Cili, Li, and Yuanling within the province. In terms of content, it not only faithfully records the historical facts of the Bai people tracing the Yangtze River, crossing Dongting Lake, wandering through Jin and Li, settling in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan, and later implementing ethnic policies, but also systematically introduces the scenic spots, local customs, etiquette, religious beliefs, and fascinating anecdotes of the Bai ethnic areas. This book is not only a comprehensive encyclopedia of the Bai ethnic group in Hunan but also adds a new treasure to the vast collection of ethnic minority cultural records, filling a gap in the publication of ancient ethnic minority literature in Hunan. The book faithfully records the historical facts of the Bai people tracing the Yangtze River, crossing Dongting Lake, wandering through Jin and Li, settling in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan, and later implementing ethnic policies, while also systematically introducing the scenic spots, local customs, etiquette, religious beliefs, and fascinating anecdotes of the Bai ethnic areas. It is rich in materials, integrates historical and literary elements, and is illustrated with images, making it worth reading. Reading this book will reveal the beauty of the landscapes in Bai ethnic areas, the simplicity of the local customs, and the ingenuity of the Bai people.