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  • Miao Ethnic Minority

    Miao ethnic minority is one of the few minority groups that have an extensive population existing in and out of Mainland China. Miao people have their own language, divided into western Hunan, eastern Guizhou and Sichuan Guizhou Yunnan three major dialects. Due to the long-term contacts between the Miao and the Han, some of miao people can speak Chinese and use Chinese characters. The religious beliefs of Miao people are mainly nature worship and ancestor worship.

    Distribution

    Scattered worldwide, the Miao diaspora exists on five continents and many countries, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, France, Britain, Canada, Australia, and the United States, among others. In China, they inhabit a wide range of land in south-central China, including settlements in Guizhou, Hunan, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guangxi, Hubei, and Hainan Provinces. In Yunnan, with a population of 1,200,000, Miao ethnic minority is mainly distributed in Wenshan prefecture, Honghe prefecture and Zhaotong city.

    Cultural Heritages of Miao Ethnic Minority

    The Miao people are good at singing and dancing. Miao people's "flying song" is loud and clear, very infectious. The dances include Lusheng Dance, Bench Dance and Bronze Drum Dance, among which Lusheng dance is the most popular. Lusheng dance is performed on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the third day of the third lunar month, the double ninth festival and other festivals.

    Miao Ethnic Costume-making Skill
    Lusheng Dance in Yongshan County
    Zhaobangjian & Gaopanshi- Narrative Poem of Miao

    Inheritors

    Yang Shuxiang
    Yang Yongfen
    Yang Taimin
    Luo Hongming
    Zhang Yinqing
    Yang Zhengfa
    Wang Zhonglin
    Yang Shiming
    Xiong Guocai
    Han Shangyun
    Zhou Shaoxuan
    Xiong Zihui
    Yang Lianzhi
    Yang Yongzhi
    Wang Xiufen
    Zhu Kaixiu
    Zhang Xiuzhen
    Tao Meiyuan
    Wang Jiefeng

    Autonomous Areas

    Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
    Pingbian Miao Autonomous County
    Jinping Miao, Yao and Dai Autonomous County
    Luquan Yi and Miao Autonomous County

    Miao Ethnic Towns

    Yigu Yi and Miao Ethnic Town
    Potou Yi, Miao and Bai Ethnic Town
    Shanggaoqiao Hui, Yi and Miao Ethnic Town
    Luomian Yi and Miao Ethic Town
    Gengjiaying Yi and Miao Ethnic Town
    Tonghongdian Yi and Miao Ethnic Town
    Wafang Yi and Miao Ethnic Town
    Shuanghe Miao and Yi Ethnic Town
    Shulin Miao and Yi Ethnic Town
    Kuixiang Miao and Yi Ethnic Town
    Longjie Miao and Yi Ethnic Town
    Luowang Miao Ethnic Town
    Liuxi Miao Ethnic Town
    Linkou Yi and Miao Ethnic Town
    Wuzhai Yi and Miao Ethnic Town
    Manan Miao and Yi Ethnic Town
    Xinhua Yi and Miao Ethnic Town
    Laozhai Miao Ethnic Town
    Qilubai Miao Ethnic Town
    Mingjiu Miao Ethnic Town
    Qiaotou Miao and Zhuang Ethnic Town
    Gaoliang Zhuang, Miao and Yao Ethnic Town

    Festivals and Activities of Miao Ethnic Minority

    Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority
    Huashan Festival in Chuxiong City
    Easter Sunday of Miao Ethnic Minority
    Huashan Festival in Yuanmou County
    Huashan Festival in Wuding County
    Huashan Festival in Lufeng County
    Chinese Cabbage Culture Festival
    Huashan Festival in Mile City
    Huashan Festival in Mengzi City
    Huashan Festival in Jinping County
    Sino-Vietnam Huashan Festival in Hekou
    New Rice (Changxin) Festival in Yanshan
    Huashan Festival in Yanshan County
    Huashan Festival in Malipo County
    Naodouyang Festival in Maguan County
    Huashan Festival in Maguan County
    Huashan Festival in Qiubei County
    Kaishan Festival in Xiangyun County
    Lion Dance (Tiaoshizi) Festival in Pingbian
    Huashan Festival in Pingbian County

    Miao Villages

    Xiangshuilong Miao Ethnic Village
    Baicaohua Miao Ethnic Village
    Mala Village
    Shigela Village
    Madougou Village
    Dahongtang Village
    Baozidong Village
    Daduma Village
    Laojiezi Village
    Xinfazhai Village
    Huilong Village
    Longshujiao Village
    Dayuanzi Village
    Laodongzhai Village
    Zhongzhai Village
    Dabuhong Village
    Malike Village
    Liziqing Village
    Mimalong Village

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