Zhijiang: Dong Ethnic Minority

Author: Zhijiang County Nationality and Religious Affairs Commission
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Zhijiang, located in the southwestern edge of Hunan, is renowned as the "Thoroughfare of Yunnan and Guizhou, the Throat of All Chu." With a long history, Zhijiang is named after the poem by Qu Yuan >"In the Yuan River, there are orchids; in the Li River, there are orchids." The land is abundant in water and fertile soil, rich in resources, with famous mountains and scenic spots shining together, creating picturesque landscapes. To the north of the city lies Ming Mountain, a Buddhist sacred site with lush greenery, where peaks are connected, offering a serene and secluded view. To the south is the Zhijiang Airport, spanning over 2,000 acres and ranking second in the country during the War of Resistance. Along the Wushui River to the west stands the largest Mazu Temple gate in the interior, with exquisite stone carvings that are truly miraculous, hailed as a marvel in Jiangnan. Especially standing on the Qili Bridge in the southern part of the county, the only Memorial Arch for the Victory in the War of Resistance in China is a symbol of Zhijiang's fame as a city of surrender. This book introduces the general overview of Zhijiang, the Miao people's residential architecture, marriage customs, festivals, etiquette, taboos, beliefs, diet, clothing, specialties, attractions, and funeral customs. This book provides an introduction to the residential architecture, marriage customs, festivals, etiquette, taboos, beliefs, funeral customs, arts and culture, diet, clothing, specialties, and attractions of Zhijiang Miao Autonomous County.