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  • Lisu Ethnic Minority

    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

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