Lisu is one of 55 ethnic minorities in China. Originating from the northern Qinghai-Tibet plateau, the Lisu ethnic group is a transnational minority group of China, Myanmar, India, and Thailand. The Lisu ethnic minority in China is mainly distributed in Yunnan, and Yunnan has a Lisu population of about 660,000.
Distribution
Lisu ethnic minority can be divided into two groups, south and north, Lisu language they speak also has some differences. The northern Lisu people mainly live in Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture, part in Lijiang, Diqing, Dali, as well as Sichuan's Liangshan, Yanyuan, Yanbian, Muli, Dechang and other counties. The southern Lisu people are mainly distributed in Yingjiang county of Dehong prefecture, Baoshan city, Lincang city.
Feature of Lisu Areas
The Lisu people inhabit a mountainous area slashed by rivers. It is flanked by Gaoligong Mountain on the west and Biluo Mountain on the east, both over 4,000 meters above sea level. The Nujiang River and the Lancang River flow through the area, forming two big valleys. The average annual temperature along the river basins ranges of 17-26℃, and the annual rainfall averages 2,500 millimeters. Main farm crops are maize, rice, wheat, buckwheat, sorghum and beans. Cash crops include ramie, lacquer trees and sugarcane. Many parts of the mountains are covered with dense forests, famous for their China firs. In addition to rare animals, the forests yield many medicinal herbs including the rhizome of Chinese gold thread and the bulb of fritillary. The Lisu area also has abundant mineral and water resources.
Religion of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Lisu people generally believe in primitive religion, which takes nature worship and soul concept as its basic content, and kills animals and sacrifices in case of disease and disaster as its main form, existing in Lisu areas. Since modern times, Christianity and Catholicism have been introduced into Nujiang area, and some Lisu people have converted to Christianity, while a few have embraced Catholicism.
Culture Heritages of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Folk Song of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Lushui
Guake Dance of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Kuoshi Mugua- Narrative Poem of Lisu Minority
Folk Song of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Nujiang
Baishi Folk Song of Lisu Ethnic Minority in Nujiang
Waqiqi Dance of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Inheritors
He Zhigao
Hu Xuezhong
Yu Zhaodi
Li Biqing
Deng Yongmei
He Zhigui
A Cheheng
Li Guoshu
Mi Sancai
Yu Xianjun
Li Shida
Li Xuehua
Deng Sikua
Cao Fuchang
Cai Fuyun
Cai Xuezhen
Yu Xinzhi
Yu Ziliang
Feng Yunbo
Yu Xiuzhi
Li Guilan
Che Siheng
Du Fudi
Hu Yuxiu
Li Xuehua
Li Xueqiang
Xiong Ziyi
Wang Li
Autonomous Areas
Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture
Weixi Lisu Autonomous County
Lisu Ethnic Towns
Liming Lisu Ethnic Town
Mucheng Yi and Lisu Ethnic Town
Biaocun Lisu Ethnic Town
Miaowei Lisu Ethnic Town
Zhongying Lisu and Yi Ethnic Town
Junsai Wa, Lahu, Lisu and Deang Ethnic Town
Wanbi Lisu and Dai Ethnic Town
Sudian Lisu Ethnic Town
Tuoding Lisu Ethnic Town
Xiaruo Lisu Ethnic Town
Cuiyu Lisu and Pumi Ethnic Town
Chuanfang Lisu and Dai Ethnic Town
Yongxing Lisu Ethnic Town
Tongda Lisu Ethnic Town
Xinzhuang Lisu and Dai Ethnic Town
Songping Lisu and Yi Ethnic Town
Guanghua Lisu and Yi Ethnic Town
Dongfeng Lisu Ethnic Town
Dongshan Lisu and Yi Ethnic Town
Liude Lisu and Yi Ethnic Town
Festivals and Activities of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Kuoshi Festival in Huaping County
Kuoshi Festival in Lufeng County
Saizhuang(Costume Competition) Festival in Lufeng
Dragon Worship Festival in Xiangyun
Qiren Festival in Xiangyun County
Knife-ladder-climbing Festival in Yangbi County
Kuoshi Festival in Binchuan County
Kuoshi Festival in Yunlong County
Kuoshi Festival in Yongping County
Kuoshi Festival in Yingjiang County
Tuoxiangpi Festival in Deqin and Weixi
Easter Day of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Thanksgiving Day of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Shouhuo(Harvest) Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Daogan Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Torch Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Spring Bathing Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Christmas Day of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Kuoshi Festival of Lisu Ethnic Minority
Lisu Villages
China No.1 Lisu Ethnic Village
Sanjiacun Village
Baofengsi Village
Hecun Village
Laolime Village
Lilame Village
Bailongtan Village
Kee Reading
Gudang Village Lisu Ethnic Culture Protection Area in Maji Town of Fugong County, Nujiang
Tongle Village Lisu Ethnic Culture Protection Area in Yezhi Town of Weixi County, Diqing