Ruyaa Dacun: A Giant Social Fossil

Author: Song Zhaolin
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Humanities refer to the various cultural phenomena in human society. China, known as Zhonghua, is the collective name for the 56 ethnic groups in our country. The humanities of Zhonghua have a long history, once glorious, now splendid, and tomorrow will be even more magnificent. It spans a vast space, with numerous ethnic groups, displaying a colorful and unique Eastern culture. Philosophy, economy, military, science and technology, law, ethics, education, ethnicity, religion, literature and art, archaeology, cultural relics, and folk customs have evolved over the course of history, accumulating an immeasurable wealth of heritage.
Traveling through the time tunnel and exploring the cultural journey, we gather the scattered fragments of civilization across the land of China, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. Following the direction of advanced culture, we present the "Humanities of Zhonghua" series, aiming to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the Chinese nation in both ancient and modern times through popular and engaging visuals, thereby improving readers' cultural literacy and inspiring their passion for loving China. We sincerely hope that scholars and experts can contribute to the "Humanities of Zhonghua" series in their academic pursuits. If you are willing to share works that align with the series' format, we would be deeply grateful. This book showcases various aspects of life in Erya Village, including livelihoods, social organization, life rituals, and more. The content covers topics such as Ming Dynasty immigration, women's marriage customs, the establishment of Anda, cohabitation, unique weddings, handicrafts, and religious beliefs.