Minority folk-custom: encounter between unique culture and exquisite crafts

Posted on 2025-03-03

Colorful national culture, the beauty of art inherited from history

China's ethnic minorities have a long and splendid historical and cultural heritage, many of which have been handed down for hundreds or even thousands of years. Here we will learn more about the traditional crafts of various ethnic groups, such as the batik of the Miao nationality, the fire grass weaving of the Yi nationality and the thangka painting of the Tibetan nationality. Every manual skill is not only the work of art itself, but also an important witness to the wisdom of countless generations.

colorful national culture, artistic beauty of historical heritage

Colorful national culture, the artistic beauty of historical inheritance

The miracle at the fingertips, the world of embroidery with ingenuity

Embroidery is one of the most adornment techniques of many ethnic minorities. It is famous for its fine and complex stitches. Whether it's the silk threads woven into the hands of Uyghur girls, the Zhuang women depicting mountains and rivers with colored silk, or the Dong girls weaving into gorgeous clothes with gold and silver threads ...... These beautiful works not only showcase their extraordinary creativity but also convey the emotional sustenance of their respective hometowns.

Miracle at fingertips, world of embroidery

The miracle of fingertips, the world of embroidery

The sound of metal collision, unique silver charm

Widely popular in southwest China silver jewelry production process has a long history, especially in Guizhou Miao as a representative. Local craftsmen use ancient techniques to forge silver into a variety of jewelry accessories with different shapes and profound implications. The wearer can express their status or family beliefs through them. Therefore, these precious accessories have become an indispensable part of connecting the past, the present and the future.

The sound of metal collision, unique silver charm

Colorful picture of life, the secret behind traditional costumes

Each nation has its own distinctive traditional clothing styles, which are particularly prominent in festivals. The bold and magnanimous image of the Mongolian robe is reminiscent of the vast grasslands; the Dai skirt is light and elegant as if dancing in the tropical rainforest; and the Tujia phoenix dress is bright and dazzling like a bird soaring into the sky ...... Through those unique styles and tailoring, we can see more information about the lifestyle and social structure of this group.

Colorful picture of life, the secret behind the traditional dress

Craftsman's painstaking efforts, the guardian mission of intangible cultural heritage projects

With the development and changes of modern society, some traditional handicrafts are facing the crisis of loss. However, there are still many young generations who are willing to devote themselves to this great cause to inherit and carry forward the precious wealth left by their ancestors. Government agencies are also actively taking measures to support related industries, such as setting up special workshops to train new people, holding exhibitions to promote outstanding achievements, and so on. It is because of the unremitting efforts of these people that this beautiful art can continue to this day and glow with new vitality.

the brainwork of craftsmen, the guardian mission of intangible cultural heritage projects

Craftsman's painstaking efforts, the guardian mission of intangible cultural heritage projects

Behind the rare treasures, walk into the museum and feel the national essence

There are a large number of fine cultural relics of ethnic minorities from different regions in museums across the country. These are historical marks that cannot be copied. Visitors can not only watch all kinds of physical materials up close, but also listen to the background of the story behind each exhibit told by professional commentators. Every such experience is like a journey through time and space to lead people to re-understand the great pattern of the pluralistic integration of the Chinese nation and stimulate deep respect for traditional culture.

Behind the rare treasures, walk into the museum to feel the essence of the nation

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