Social and Cultural Survey of Yunnan's Unique Ethnic Groups

Author: He Shaoying
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book conducts preliminary research and descriptions on the natural environment, population distribution, ethnic names and origins, languages and scripts, ethnic relationships, marriage patterns, family structures, ethics and morals, religious beliefs, clothing culture, residential architecture, dietary customs, annual rituals, life ceremonies, burial customs, taboos, folk literature, music and dance, social organizations, and production and livelihoods of various ethnic groups in Yunnan, including those yet to be identified, ethnic minorities with smaller populations, and groups with distinct socio-cultural characteristics. These include the Jinping Dai, Xinping Huayao Dai, Gongshan Dulong, Xishuangbanna Kemu, Jinping Jinshuihe Mang, Niulumoling Li, Shaochong Huayao Yi, Shilin Sani, Yongsheng Taliu, Jinping Zhemi Kucong, and Lancang La Man ethnic groups, among others. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the social structures and cultural features of these ethnic groups. It is hoped that this book will contribute to in-depth research on the socio-culture of Yunnan's ethnic groups and play a certain role in establishing a systematic, objective, and scientific ethnic cultural database, as well as in the development of the anthropology/ethnology discipline. The book conducts a relatively comprehensive and in-depth investigation on some of the unique ethnic groups within Yunnan, systematically, objectively, and scientifically recording and preserving vivid and rich materials.