Canine Ancestors in the Mythology of the Liao Dynasty (Khitan)

Canine Ancestors in the Mythology of the Liao Dynasty (Khitan) How a 14th-century Tibetan epic preserved the fascinating origin myth of the fierce northern warriors. Discover the myth of the canine ancestors of the Liao Dynasty (Khitan) according to a fascinating...

Suicides en the east suicides in the west

 In early November 2022, my friend, the psychiatrist Luz González Sánchez, told me she was preparing a presentation on suicide. On the 8th of that month, during a quiet moment, I briefly reviewed some of the types of suicide characteristic of China and sent it to her...

The Wise Atisha and the Goddess Tara: A Singular Relationship

The Wise Atisha and the Goddess Tara: A Singular Relationship The relationship between the Indian master Atisha (982–1054 CE) and the deity Tara is one of the most profound stories of spiritual connection in Tibetan Buddhism. Throughout his life, the goddess became...

Suicide Caused by the Sale of Wives in Late Imperial China

Suicide Caused by the Sale of Wives in Late Imperial China During the Qing dynasty, family relations were a constant cause of suicide, especially for women. Many of the distinctive features of Chinese marriage pushed women toward suicide, one of the most lethal being...

Discover the Treasure of Weibaoshan Mountain in Yunnan

Discover the Treasure of Weibaoshan Mountain in Yunnan Weibao Mountain (巍宝山) is one of the sacred mountains of Yunnan. Within its relatively small area it brings together a historical, artistic, natural, and monumental ensemble that makes it a unique place in China...
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Ethnic groups

We are lucky- A list of free books about the Zhuang
We are lucky- A list of free books about the Zhuang

Free books about the Zhuang Fortunately for the lovers of the Zhuang nationality culture and language, there are some books, freely available to all the interested readers. Here, there is a list of the books we know are in this moment free to read and/or download....

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Chinese culture

Kyzil Grottoes – Primitive Buddhist art on the Silk Road
Kyzil Grottoes – Primitive Buddhist art on the Silk Road

The Kyzil Grottoes - Primitive Buddhist art on the Silk Road The Kizil Grottoes are located on the cliffs of Minya Dag Mountain facing the Muzhati River, 7 km southeast of Kizil Township, Baicheng County, and about forty-three kilometers west of present-day Kucha,...

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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

 

General –Achang – Bai – Baima – Baoan – Bulang – Buyang – Buyi – Chashan – Dai – Daur – Deang – Deng – Dong – Dongxiang – Dulong – Ersu – Ewenki – Gejia – Gelao – Hani – Hezhe – Jingpo – Jino – Kucong – Lahu – Lhoba – Li – Lisu – Manchu – Maonan – Miao – Mongols – Moso – Mulao – Namzi – Naxi – Nu – Oroqen – Pumi – Qiang – Sani – She – Shui – Talu – Tibetan – Tu – Tujia – Uygur – Wa – Xibe – Yao – Yi – Yugur– Zhuang