Exploring the Roots of Yunnan's Ethnic Culture

Author: Qiu Xueqin, Jiang Zhongwen
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features:
Introduction
1. Culture and National Culture
2. Research Objects and Content of Yunnan National Culture
3. Characteristics of Yunnan National Culture
4. Factors Forming Yunnan National Culture
Chapter 1: Formation and Environmental Distribution of Yunnan National Culture
1. Cultural Origins and Environmental Factors in the Formation of Yunnan National Culture
2. Yunnan as an Important Origin of Paleontology and Humanity
3. Yunnan and the Origin of Eastern Civilization
4. Decoding the Stone Age Culture
5. The Splendor of Ancient Dian Culture in the Bronze Age
6. Initial Formation and Cultural Distribution of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
Chapter 2: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Food Culture
1. Origins and Development of Yunnan Ethnic Food Culture
2. Classification and Diverse Traditional Food Characteristics of Yunnan Ethnic Food Culture
3. Cultural Connotations of Food in Ethnic Production and Religious Customs
4. Cultural Connotations of Food in Ethnic Rituals
5. Tea Culture of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
6. Countermeasures for Developing the Ethnic Food Culture Industry
Chapter 3: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Language Culture
1. Language and Writing Systems of Yunnan Ethnic Groups and Their Origins
2. Cultural Connotations of Yunnan Ethnic Language and Writing Systems
3. Folk Literature and Arts of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
4. Emergence, Development, and Value Orientation of Folk Literature and Arts of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
Chapter 4: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Architecture Culture
1. Origins and Development and Transformation of Yunnan Ethnic Architecture
2. Characteristics and Traditions of Yunnan Ethnic Architecture
3. Cultural Connotations of Yunnan Ethnic Architecture
Chapter 5: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Transportation Culture
1. Origins of Ethnic Transportation in Ancient Times
2. Historical and Cultural Examination of the Southwest Silk Road
3. Historical and Cultural Examination of the Tea Horse Road
4. Ethnic External Transportation Connections and Economic Development in Yunnan
5. China's War of Resistance and the Burma Road
Chapter 6: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Marriage, Family Forms, and Life Ritual Culture
1. Origins of Early Marriage and Family Forms of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
2. Classification of Marriage and Family Forms and Customary Culture of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
3. Evolving Ethnic Marriage and Family Systems
4. Life Ritual Customs of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
Chapter 7: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Tribute and Tax System Culture
1. Early Tribute and Tax Systems
2. Tribute and Tax Systems Before the Abolition of Feudal Rule
3. Tribute and Tax Systems After the Abolition of Feudal Rule
Chapter 8: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Production Custom Culture
1. Diverse Primitive Land Relationships
2. Land Allocation Systems in Pre-Capitalist Society
3. Production Custom Culture of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
4. Characteristics of Yunnan Ethnic Production Custom Culture
Chapter 9: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Military and Labor Service System Culture
1. Early Military and Labor Service Systems
2. Military and Labor Service Systems in Feudal Lord Regions
3. Military and Labor Service Systems After the Abolition of Feudal Rule
Chapter 10: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic External Connections and Cultural Exchange
1. "Rice Road" and Economic and Cultural Exchange with Southeast Asian Countries
2. Ancient Foreign Trade and Cultural Exchange in Yunnan
3. Modern and Contemporary Foreign Trade and Cultural Exchange in Yunnan
Chapter 11: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Religious Culture and Exchange
1. Religious Beliefs of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
2. Indigenous and Primitive Religions of Yunnan Ethnic Groups
3. The Spread and Influence of Buddhism in Yunnan
4. The Spread and Influence of Islam in Yunnan
5. The Spread and Influence of Christianity in Yunnan
Chapter 12: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Festival Culture
1. Yunnan Ethnic Festival Culture
2. Classification of Yunnan Ethnic Festivals and Their Relationship with Production, Life, and Religion
Chapter 13: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Arts and Exchange
1. Calligraphy and Painting Arts and Exchange
2. Music and Dance Arts and Exchange
3. Poetry and Literary Arts
4. Sculpture Arts and Exchange
5. Handicraft Arts and Exchange
Chapter 14: Exploring the Origins of Yunnan Ethnic Clothing Culture
1. Origins and Characteristics of Yunnan Ethnic Clothing Culture
2. Ethnic Identification in the Characteristics of Clothing Culture
3. Cultural Connotations of Yunnan Ethnic Clothing