How many ethnic groups are there in China, and what are their customs?

There are 56 ethnic groups in China, and each ethnic group has its own customs. Let's learn about the etiquette, life, family, marriage customs, costumes, decorations and taboos of various ethnic groups, so that you of different ethnic groups can go deep into their lives.

1, Mongolian

Mongolian is a legendary nation with a long history, living a nomadic life of "migrating by water plants". It is a traditional Mongolian festival with a long history to hold the "Nadam" conference in July and August in the fat season of livestock every year. This is a cultural and entertainment conference held by people to celebrate the bumper harvest.

2. Hui nationality?

Hui folk festival Eid al-Fitr (also called Jimin Festival), also called Eid al-Fitr. In September, the origin of hiji is Ramadan every year. All Hui men are 65,438+02 years old, and women are over 9 years old. Those who are healthy should fast. After liberation, the State Council designated Eid al-Fitr as a legal holiday for the Hui people.

3. Miao nationality

The ancestors of Miao people can be traced back to the Chiyou tribe, which was active in the Central Plains in primitive society. Miao people used to believe in animism, worship nature and worship their ancestors. There are many festivals, besides traditional festivals and sacrificial festivals, there are also special festivals related to eating. There are many Miao festivals, but the names and laws of different regions are different, and the Miao Year is the most solemn traditional festival.

4. Dai people

The Dai people generally believe in Hinayana Buddhism and many festivals are related to Buddhist activities. The annual Water-Splashing Festival is held in June of Dai calendar, which is the biggest festival. In Dai language, it is called "Sanggan Bimai". At that time, the Buddha will be worshipped and a banquet will be held to entertain monks, relatives and friends to splash water on each other. Now, water splashing is the main content of the Dai New Year Festival, which is deeply loved by people of all ethnic groups.

5. Lisu

Lisu people were called "chestnut millet" in the Tang Dynasty. Lisu people first lived in Jinsha River valley at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan, and then gradually moved to Nujiang area in western Yunnan due to war and other reasons. In June 1985, 1 1, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County in Yunnan was established. Festivals: The main festivals are Yi Kuang (65438+February 20th, equivalent to the Spring Festival of the Han nationality), Torch Festival, Harvest Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Bath Festival, Knife and Pole Festival, etc. The "Knife and Pole Festival" held every year on the eighth day of the second lunar month is exciting. It is said that the knife pole was set up to make Lisu people have the spirit of "dare to climb mountains and break the sea of fire".