Into the world of colorful national culture

There are 56 ethnic groups living in China's vast land, many of which are ethnic minorities with their unique history and culture. Tibetans, Zhuang and Uygur are all members of the big family of the Chinese nation that cannot be ignored. These nations not only have a long history of development, but have made outstanding achievements in their respective fields, and have added a brilliant color to Chinese civilization.

For example, the Tibetan people have believed in Buddhism for thousands of years, and they have created many great religious works of art; the Zhuang people are famous for their rice farming and have formed their own characteristic farming culture system; and the Uygur people living in Xinjiang have Unique music and dance traditions, such as Twelve Muqam, which is one of the world's intangible cultural heritages. By displaying old photos or ancient paintings collected by museums around the world, we can more intuitively feel the precious heritage left to us by these ancient civilizations.

Traditional Festivals and Celebrations: The Joy of the Millennium

During the festive season, the ethnic minorities are no exception. Every nation has its own iconic grand festivals. These festivals are not only a day for family reunion, but also a good opportunity to show their own style to the outside world. For example, the Dai Water Splashing Festival held in April every year, people splash water on each other to pray for safety and health; there are also wonderful horse races and wrestling confrontations at the Nadam Conference, which make people seem to go back to the era of ancient grassland heroes.

Nowadays, with the development of tourism and social progress, more and more young people begin to participate in traditional activities. Young people put on gorgeous traditional costumes and dance to the melodious music, giving new vitality to the ancient ceremony. At the same time, it also attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to come for sightseeing and experience different customs and customs.

The flower of art blooms at your fingertips

Among the cultural treasures of ethnic minorities, handicrafts occupy a place. From Miaoyin jewelry to Yi embroidery cloth art, every handicraft embodies the painstaking efforts and wisdom of craftsmen. The exquisite silver ornaments carefully made by Miao women have different shapes and far-reaching implications; the needle and thread in the hands of Yi girls shuttle between the colored threads, weaving lifelike pictures. These works of art are not only decorations, but also important carriers of family memories and personal emotions.

In order to let more people understand and love traditional crafts, we interviewed several senior craftsmen. They talked about the experience of learning from teachers and shared the unforgettable moments in the creative process. "Whenever I see someone wearing my jewelry, I feel so proud," said one veteran craftsman. It is this persistent pursuit of perfection that has allowed these precious skills to be passed down from generation to generation.

Exoticism on the tip of the tongue

Good food always strikes a chord, especially when they have strong local characteristics. Walking on the streets and lanes of Xinjiang, the air is filled with the fragrance of mutton-this is the attractive smell of authentic hand-held rice; and in the mountainous areas of Guizhou, there is a delicious dish called "fish in sour soup" that is highly praised by the locals. Different geographical environments determine the different preferences of compatriots of all ethnic groups for the choice of ingredients, but the same is that they all hope to express their love for life in the most primitive way.

Food isn't just about filling your stomach, it's more like a special language that bridges your hearts. So might as well follow in our footsteps to visit a few time-honored restaurants! There you can taste the authentic flavor snacks and feel the simple and warm feelings.

Architectural miracles witness the changes of the years

Time is the best artist, which can be perfectly explained by the two great buildings of Naxi folk houses in the ancient city of Lijiang and the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The former is built by mountains and rivers, which embodies the concept of harmonious coexistence of the Naxi ancestors conforming to nature; the latter is one of the highest palace communities in the world, which is solemn and respectful. Although the two buildings are far apart, there are many similarities in design concepts and technical methods.

Whether it is a delicate and elegant small courtyard or a magnificent hall, every detail tells the story of the past. Through the photographer's lens, we can observe the unique charm of the internal and external structure of the building at close range. It is believed that these buildings will always stand on this land and become a bright pearl in the history of human civilization.

Folk Culture Shines in the New Era

In the face of the impact of globalization, minority cultures have not lost their way, but have shown tenacious vitality. The new generation of young people actively explore the road of combining traditional culture with modern science and technology, creating batch after batch of amazing works. Many ethnic minority Internet celebrities have appeared on the Douyin platform. They spread their hometown specialties in their own way; there are also some college students who resolutely return to their hometowns after graduation to set up non-genetic training schools to teach the younger generation traditional skills.

These efforts have not only promoted local economic development, but more importantly, aroused the attention and support of all sectors of society to China's multiculturalism. In the future, we will continue to work together to write a new chapter that belongs to this era, so that the ancient and mysterious minority culture will still shine in the future.