The Chinese nation is a big multi-ethnic family. With its long historical accumulation and unique cultural connotation, the ethnic minorities have added a strong touch to the picture of Chinese civilization. From ancient times to the present, ethnic minorities have retained their own language, religious beliefs and social systems through word of mouth, and have become an indispensable part of Chinese culture.

The formation of each minority culture is inseparable from the influence of the geographical environment, the mountains and valleys gave birth to the Tibetan plateau customs; the vast grasslands created the Mongolian living habits of water and grass ...... These differences make each ethnic group has a unique customs and development trajectory.

Festivals are one of the important windows to show the culture of ethnic minorities. For example, the year of Miao, which is the most important traditional festival of the Miao family, people wear colorful costumes, sing and dance together to celebrate the joy of the harvest, but also express their gratitude to their ancestors. Another example is the Dai Water Splashing Festival, which is full of romanticism. The clear and crystal water symbolizes purity and auspiciousness and wishes each other peace and happiness.

Through the lively scenes, you can feel the harmonious social relationship maintained by strong family ties and the positive and optimistic spirit.

Music and dance is an artistic treasure that cannot be ignored. The big song of the Dong nationality is known as the "sound of nature". Without a conductor or music score, it can perform a distinct and pleasant effect; the twelve Muqam of the Uygur nationality integrates various elements such as poetry, literature and musical instrument performance to show the exquisite skill level.

in addition, there are all kinds of exquisite handicrafts, such as yi embroidery cloth tapestry, etc., which reflect the result of the craftsmen's unremitting efforts in pursuing aesthetics, and also carry many beautiful meanings to the future generations.

In daily life, we can also see many manifestations of national cultural characteristics. In terms of diet, like Muslim halal food, it follows strict rules and regulations. The production process is rigorous and nutritious and balanced, which is deeply loved by consumers. The same is true for architectural styles. Tujia stilts make full use of topographic features, which not only ventilate and dissipate heat, but also resist floods, reflecting the superb wisdom of the ancients.

These details all demonstrate the ingenuity of our ancestors and the results of their efforts to adapt to the laws of nature.

With the accelerating process of globalization, more and more foreigners begin to pay attention to the increasingly frequent cultural communication of Chinese ethnic minorities. The annual International Folk Culture Festival attracts friends from all over the world to visit and experience mutual exchange of skills to enhance understanding and friendship. At the same time, some well-known brands have also set their sights on this mysterious land to draw inspiration and launch co-branded products that have been enthusiastically sought after.

This phenomenon not only promotes economic and trade exchanges, but more importantly, builds a bridge of communication so that a deeper understanding can be established between different skin colors and races, breaking down inherent prejudices and realizing peaceful coexistence, shared prosperity and development in the true sense.

However, the development of anything will not be a smooth sailing process. There are also many challenges and problems that need to be solved should not be underestimated. The younger generation is facing the danger of losing some traditional cultures due to migrant workers and other reasons. It is urgent to take effective measures to rescue and protect them.

the government has issued a series of support policies to encourage folk artists to receive apprentices to teach and to widely publicize and expand their popularity through new media platforms to attract more people to participate in joint efforts to pass on this precious wealth to the next generation intact so that they can remember the root cause of Do not forget your initiative mind and forge ahead to create a more brilliant tomorrow.