Thai Yao people (past, present and future)

Author: (Thai) Ananda (Author), Xie Zhaochong, Luo Zongzhi (Translators)
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Publishing Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Yao ethnic group is a nation with a long history. Throughout its long historical development, the Yao people, together with their fellow ethnic groups, have jointly built a great motherland. With their hardworking hands and intelligent wisdom, they have created a rich and diverse national culture, adding precious heritage to the treasure trove of human culture. Since 1998, we have been contemplating the compilation of the Comprehensive History of the Yao Ethnic Group, aiming to rescue the outstanding cultural heritage of the Yao people and ensure its promotion and development. After more than four years of effort, this manuscript has finally been completed and published, marking a milestone in Yao ethnic studies. So, the Comprehensive History of the Yao Ethnic Group is already completed—why is it still necessary to compile and publish the Yao Studies Series? It should be said that the compilation and publication of the Yao Studies Series was proposed as early as when writing the Comprehensive History of the Yao Ethnic Group, but it was postponed due to considerations of funding, manpower, and other factors at the time. Therefore, the compilation of the series is not based on subjective desires or impulsive emotions, but rather on a comprehensive consideration of various aspects, taking into account the current state, needs, and possibilities of Yao ethnic studies.