Treasure of colorful national culture

China is a multi-ethnic country, the various ethnic groups have a rich cultural heritage and unique customs. From the folk song duet of the Zhuang nationality to the Nadam meeting of the Mongolian nationality, there is a profound historical background behind every festival celebration.

for example, March 3 of the lunar calendar is an important traditional festival in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region-"March 3". on this day, people will put on their costumes and hold a grand and lively song fair. men, women and children gather in the square to sing love songs, guess riddles and dance to celebrate the good time of harvest. On the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, there is the famous Nadam Congress, where horse racing, wrestling, archery and other activities show the brave and tenacious spirit of the Mongolian people.

This part will introduce in detail the cultural characteristics of several typical ethnic minorities and lead readers to appreciate their rich and colorful traditional customs. These traditional cultures are not only the memory of history, but also an indispensable part of modern society, which is worthy of our deep excavation and cherishment.

Fine Dress Art

The clothing of ethnic minorities is not only the choice of daily wear, but also an important way to express identity. Each kind of clothing carries a specific meaning and symbolic meaning, such as Miao silver ornaments, Tibetan Tibetan robe and so on.

Miao women like to wear exquisite and gorgeous silver ornaments, which are not only beautiful ornaments, but also the embodiment of family wealth and social status; while Tibetan men's black wool robes represent the dignified and solemn image. By studying the craftsmanship and technology behind these traditional costumes, we can get a glimpse of the unique values and social structure of each nation.

With the acceleration of modernization, many ancient garment techniques and styles have been gradually simplified or improved into more comfortable and practical forms. But even so, those classic patterns and colors are still preserved, radiating new vitality in modern design. This evolution not only maintains the original local flavor, but also meets the needs of contemporary young people to pursue individuality.

Melodious Melody and Smart Dance

Music and dance are one of the most direct ways to convey emotions and play an indispensable role in the lives of ethnic minorities. The passionate drums at the Yi Torch Festival, the elegant hand encouragement of the Uygur girls ...... These are all inseparable parts of the national culture.

During the Yi Torch Festival held in Chuxiong, Yunnan, villagers sang and danced around the bonfire in their hands, praying for good weather and a good harvest. The long-standing hand drum dance in the ancient city of Kashgar in Xinjiang is the favorite of local women. They use light steps to match the movements of their arms to deduce vivid pictures. Through the introduction of representative song and dance forms and their performance occasions, the artistic charm of various ethnic groups is shown, and its importance for maintaining ethnic cohesion is emphasized.

These wonderful performances are not only to entertain the public, but more importantly, they have become an emotional link between the past and the present, making people feel a deep sense of belonging and pride.

Crafts of Ingenuity

Handicraft is one of the key carriers of the cultural heritage of Chinese ethnic minorities. Whether it is embroidery, weaving or pottery, each skill takes a long time to master. We visited some craftsmen and artists in remote areas and asked them to tell us their original intention and challenges in this work.

an elderly female worker from Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, said, "I learned to make batik cloth with my grandmother since I was a child. At that time, the conditions were difficult, but I always wanted to pass on this craft." Another young man on the outskirts of Lhasa, Tibet, said: "Although the outside world is wonderful, I prefer to stay in my hometown and continue to make Thangka paintings because this is my root."

Show the charm of exquisite skills through examples, and think about how to better protect and develop this kind of intangible cultural heritage in the context of globalization. In recent years, many local governments have begun to pay attention to these issues, issued a series of support policies to encourage folk artists to persist in creation, and actively explore market channels to let more people understand and appreciate these treasures.

The Blending of Traditional Culture and Modern Design

With the development of the times, more and more designers begin to pay attention to and absorb the essence of minority culture for contemporary creation. From home accessories to fashion shows, you can see many innovative works that skillfully blend ancient symbols and fashion trends.

The famous designer Ms. Wang used a lot of Naxi East in her latest series of works