Sala ethnic group

Author: Chen Yunfang
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Publish Date: 1988-02-01
Features: The content of this series mainly includes brief histories of various ethnic groups, their socio-economic conditions in the early days of the People's Republic of China, cultural characteristics, customs, and current development status. The compilers are mostly experts who have long been engaged in ethnic studies, many of whom personally participated in the national ethnic surveys organized by the Chinese government in the 1950s. These scholars have solid academic foundations, and in their writing, they not only cite abundant historical documents but also utilize a wealth of precious field survey materials, giving this series a distinctive originality. Additionally, in terms of editorial style and writing, the series also emphasizes knowledge and interest. It can be said that with one volume of ethnic knowledge in hand, one can understand the basic profile of an ethnic group. As a result, after its publication, the series received full affirmation from domestic and international experts and scholars, as well as widespread praise from readers. It has now become one of the essential reference books for understanding and studying China's ethnic minorities.
Legend has it that over 700 years ago, the ancestors of the Salar ethnic group led a white camel, carrying the water, soil, and a handwritten copy of the Quran from their homeland, from Samarkand in Central Asia. After enduring countless hardships, they arrived in Xunhua Jiezi Township, Qinghai Province. At dawn, they discovered that the camel carrying the Quran had turned into a white stone in the spring water after getting lost in the night. The Salar people settled there and thrived. The Camel Spring and Camel Stone in Xunhua Jiezi Township were named after this legend.