The Chinese Nation's Family of Pluralism

China is a multi-ethnic country with 56 ethnic groups, of which 55 ethnic groups other than Han are called ethnic minorities. Although each nation has its own unique culture and customs, they form an inseparable whole-the big family of the Chinese nation. This diversity not only enriches the connotation of Chinese culture, but also promotes the exchange and integration of different national cultures.

Understanding the cultures of various ethnic groups is essential to promoting national unity and social harmony. According to statistics, more than half of the counties and cities in the country have two or more ethnic minority areas, which shows that our brothers and sisters living under the same roof are interdependent and develop together. By learning from each other's history and traditions, we can more deeply realize the precious wealth of the diversity of human civilization and work together to build a better future.

The Beauty of Traditional Costume: A Memory Symbol Carrying History

The traditional costumes of ethnic minorities are not only beautiful ornaments, but also an important part of their respective history and culture. For example, Zhuang women often wear blue and black homespun clothes with silver badges; Mongolian men like red rimmed robes and sheepskin coats ...... Each style embodies the wisdom of their ancestors, reflecting the geographical environment, religious beliefs and social customs of a particular period.

Many traditional patterns and embroidery techniques are still widely used in modern fashion design, becoming an artistic bridge connecting ancient and modern times. For example, the batik technology that has been circulating for thousands of years in Qiandongnan, Guizhou and the unique flower needling in the ancient city of Phoenix in western Hunan have been inherited and carried forward by the younger generation and have won high praise in the domestic and foreign markets.

Happy Melody in Festival Celebration

During the festive season, the festivals of ethnic minorities are always full of strong family atmosphere and community cohesion. Take the Dai Water Splashing Festival as an example. This carnival held in mid-April every year attracts thousands of tourists to watch and experience. People dressed in bright and eye-catching national costumes took to the street square, chasing and playing with each other and spraying water with water cannons to express their blessings. During the period, there are also wonderful traditional song and dance performances, such as elephant foot drum dance, peacock dance, etc., showing a strong local style.

In addition to entertainment and leisure functions, such celebrations also play a subtle role in preserving cultural heritage. Through participating in various folk games and sacrificial ceremonies, young people gradually understand the precious spiritual heritage left by their ancestors, thus stimulating their love for local culture. In recent years, with the development and growth of the tourism industry, more and more foreign tourists have come here, which not only promotes local economic growth but also expands the cultural exchange platform.

Art at the fingertips: exquisite handicrafts

In the vast land of China, countless generations of craftsmen have used their painstaking efforts to forge a breathtaking handicraft skills. Tibetan carpet weaving is one of the world-class intangible cultural heritage projects produced in Aba Tibetan Autonomous County of Tibet Autonomous Region. Known for its delicate and soft texture, the Tibetan blanket is made of natural wool raw materials through more than a dozen complex processes. Most of its patterns are based on Buddhist stories or natural landscapes, which are colorful and colorful, giving people a kind of solemn and vivid visual impact.

What is also amazing is the Miao embroidery technique that has been popular for hundreds of years in Hunan Xiangxi Miao Autonomous Prefecture. This craftsmanship requires the maker to have a very high level of skill in order to skillfully inlay the silk thread into the satin to form a lifelike picture. Whether it's flowers, birds and animals or people, the scenery can be vividly on paper. Due to the precious and scarce raw materials and the long time and difficulty in mass production, the market price is on the high side, but it is precisely because of this that it increasingly shows its unique collection value.

Traces of Time in Oral History

In order to let more people hear those voices from distant times, China Daily has launched a collection of old photos called "seeking roots and asking ancestors. Many touching stories emerged during this event. Among them, an old man named Uncle Li told his experience of living in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan when he was a child. At that time, the traffic was inconvenient and the information was blocked. The villagers lived a self-sufficient life. They carried bamboo baskets to work in the fields every morning until the sun set. Despite the relative scarcity of material conditions