Two Creation Myths of the Kucong Minority

Two Creation Myths of the Kucong Minority[1] The Creation of Heaven and Earth[2] In the era of chaos, there was neither heaven nor earth, and no people existed. There were no rivers or mountains, trees or plants, beasts or birds. The world was a dark void. A group of...

Perhaps Chinese is not the most widely spoken language on Earth

Perhaps Chinese is not the most widely spoken language on Earth Ever since I can remember, I've heard that Chinese is the most spoken language on Earth, and I've always thought it was true. But while looking up some information on the matter, I was surprised to find...

Polo in Ancient China: A Sport of Emperors

Polo in Ancient China: A Sport of Emperors Polo: A Sport of Emperors Anyone who has delved into Chinese art, especially that of the Tang Dynasty, would be surprised by the multitude of images depicting polo players. Noble women (and some men), elegantly dressed, are...

Fascinating art of Gonkar Gyatso

Fascinating art of Gonkar Gyatso Gonkar Gyatso is one of the most popular contemporary Tibetan artists, famous in the art scene for his unique and thought-provoking artwork that often blends traditional Tibetan artistic elements with modern and global themes. His work...

An Interview with Cross-Disciplinary Artist Daniel Hoh from Silicon Valley

The "Experimental Art" Born of Pressure - An Interview with Cross-Disciplinary Artist Daniel Hoh from Silicon Valley. Berry Liu.  2018-10-08 In 2017, at a contemporary art exhibition in the California capital, a group of spectators were seen whispering in front of a...
Trickeries in Beijing, the Imperial Capital
Trickeries in Beijing, the Imperial Capital

Trickeries in Beijing, the Imperial Capital As described by Ji Xiaolan[1], in one of his stories intended to reflect life in China during the 18th century. No place can match the imperial capital in deception and imposture I once bought sixteen ink slabs[2] reputedly...

Two stories of Liu Ba, the Bai trickster
Two stories of Liu Ba, the Bai trickster

Two stories of Liu Ba, the Bai trickster The Bai are one of the minorities who have had the longest contact with the Chinese.They are also one of the minorities that has received more cultural influences.  This has been due to the accessibility of the land they...

Ethnic groups

Two Creation Myths of the Kucong Minority
Two Creation Myths of the Kucong Minority

Two Creation Myths of the Kucong Minority[1] The Creation of Heaven and Earth[2] In the era of chaos, there was neither heaven nor earth, and no people existed. There were no rivers or mountains, trees or plants, beasts or birds. The world was a dark void. A group of...

The Chinese King Kong
The Chinese King Kong

The Chinese King Kong The tale “The White Ape” narrates the adventures of gigantic ape that resembles King Kong in many aspects: its gigantic size, its big strength and his liking for human women. Here is the story: In the Liang Dynasty, troops were once sent to the...

Chinese culture

Perhaps Chinese is not the most widely spoken language on Earth
Perhaps Chinese is not the most widely spoken language on Earth

Perhaps Chinese is not the most widely spoken language on Earth Ever since I can remember, I've heard that Chinese is the most spoken language on Earth, and I've always thought it was true. But while looking up some information on the matter, I was surprised to find...

Perhaps Chinese is not the most widely spoken language on Earth
Perhaps Chinese is not the most widely spoken language on Earth

Perhaps Chinese is not the most widely spoken language on Earth Ever since I can remember, I've heard that Chinese is the most spoken language on Earth, and I've always thought it was true. But while looking up some information on the matter, I was surprised to find...

We are working to republish all the old post in this new format, but due to the vast amount of post published in the last years, it is possible that old and new design posts will coexist during some months.

INDEX OF ETHNIC GROUPS PAGES

 

GeneralAchang BaiBaima – BaoanBulangBuyangBuyiChashanDaiDaur – DeangDengDong – DongxiangDulong – Ersu – EwenkiGejia – GelaoHaniHezheJingpoJinoKucongLahuLhobaLiLisuManchuMaonanMiaoMongolsMosoMulaoNamziNaxiNuOroqenPumiQiangSaniSheShuiTaluTibetanTuTujiaUygurWaXibeYaoYiYugurZhuang

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