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What are the traditional customs of ethnic minorities?

There are many ethnic minorities in China, and each ethnic minority has its own unique traditional customs and culture. The following are some examples of traditional customs of ethnic minorities:

Tibetans: Tibetans will hold grand Spring Festival activities, including dancing, singing and chin-beating, as well as traditional archery competitions and grid dancing. At the same time, they will also hold a blessing ceremony and a temple fair on the plateau.

Dai people: The traditional customs of the Dai people include water-splashing festival and stepping on Buddha's feet. Songkran Festival is an important activity for Dai people to celebrate the New Year. People will splash water and pray for good luck in the New Year. Walking on Buddha is a religious activity, and people will participate in dance, music and prayer around the Buddhist temple.

Kazakhs: Kazakhs like to ride horses, and have rich horse culture, such as immediate performance, Elkpale and so on. They also have traditional wedding customs, including catching horses, singing old songs, competitions and grand wedding banquets.

Uighurs: The traditional customs of Uighurs include handicrafts, Uygur dances and music, as well as traditional weddings and festivals. Uighurs also have a rich food culture, and Naan is one of their staple foods.

Yi people: Yi people use incense burners for sacrificial ceremonies and religious ceremonies. They also have traditional festivals such as Yi Reunion Festival and Torch Festival, and there are performances such as dancing, singing and sports competitions in the celebration.

This is just an example of some traditional customs of ethnic minorities. Each ethnic minority has its own unique culture and customs, which is worth further understanding and exploration.