Where is the Jingpo nationality? What is the population?

They mainly live in the mountainous areas of Dehong Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, and a few live in the border area between Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture and Kachin State in Myanmar. Most Kachin branches in Myanmar also have deep roots with Jingpo and Lisu people in China. According to the statistics of the sixth national census on 20 10, the total population of Jingpo nationality is 147828.

Jingpo nationality is one of the unique nationalities in Yunnan. Jingpo people mainly live in the mountainous areas of Longchuan, Yingjiang, Luxi, Ruili and Lianghe in dehong autonomous prefecture.

The rest Jingpo people are scattered in Pianma and Fanggang in Nujiang Wa Autonomous Prefecture, and Gengma Wa Autonomous County in Gulang and Lincang areas. Jingpo nationality in Yunnan includes four main branches: Jingpo, Zawa, Qi Le and Lange, of which Zawa branch is the largest, accounting for about 80% of Jingpo population.

Characteristics of Jingpo nationality

1, Jingpo people are simple, straightforward and hospitable. When you leave the host's house, you must leave politely. If you leave without saying anything, people will say that you are immoral and uneducated. Jingpo people like to collect broad leaves from the mountains as dishes, but in diet, the leaves must not be used upside down, otherwise they will be regarded as enemies and glare.

2. Jingpo people are warm and hospitable, and the host will warmly welcome guests from the guest house. Jingpo people attach importance to reciprocity. In the slack season, people will visit relatives and friends and send wine, meat, bait, Baba, eggs, candy or their own local products, such as honey and tobacco. Guests often return home with a full load.

3. Respect the Lord and guests, and strictly observe taboos. Jingpo people generally hit it off with their friends and respect customers, but both sides must respect each other. Guests should respect the customs and habits of Jingpo people, such as riding horses into the village and crossing the village, they must dismount and walk; When visiting other people's homes, you should sit in the position designated by the host and not sit still for a long time; Don't whistle in the house.

4. Jingpo girls generally don't wear baotou, and only wear high baotou after marriage. After having children, you should choose an auspicious day and go home with a gift of wine and meat.