Yunnan Naxi (Unique Cultural Traditions and Folklore)

The Naxi people of Yunnan is an ethnic minority in China, mainly located in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Lijiang City and Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province. The Naxi people have unique cultural traditions and folk customs, which are loved and appreciated by people.

I. Historical origin

The history of the Naxi people can be traced back to about 279 B.C. They were the aborigines of the ancient Dianchi area. In the long-term historical evolution, the Naxi people have exchanged and integrated with other ethnic groups, forming a unique cultural characteristics.

Religion

The religious beliefs of the Naxi people are mainly based on Tibetan Buddhism, but also include some native religious beliefs and nature worship. They advocate nature, worship landscape, that everything has a spirit, man and nature should live in harmony.

Third, language and writing

The Naxi people have their own language, belonging to the Tibetan-Burmese language family of the Naxi language. The Naxi language has its own writing system, called "Naxiwen", which is a kind of hieroglyphic writing with unique artistic charm.

Four, dress tradition

The traditional dress of the Naxi people is very gorgeous, men often wear robes, waistcoats and pants, and women wear colorful embroidered tops and long skirts. Naxi costumes are known for their bright colors and elaborate patterns, giving people a beautiful and mysterious feeling.

V. Wedding Customs

The wedding customs of the Naxi people are unique and interesting. In the traditional wedding of the Naxi people, the groom should first go to the bride's home to toast tea to her parents, and then the bride's father will give the bride to the groom. During the wedding, there are also colorful wedding activities, such as dancing dragon lanterns and setting off fireworks.

Sixth, food culture

Naxi food culture is rich and diverse, mainly rice, pasta and tsampa as the main food, but also a variety of vegetables, fruits and meat. Tsampa of the Naxi people is a unique food with complex production method and soft texture, which is loved by the Naxi people.

VII. Traditional Festivals

The Naxi people have many traditional festivals, such as March 3, the Torch Festival, the Water Festival and so on. Among them, the Torch Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals of the Naxi people. On the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar calendar every year, people will light torches and parade to celebrate the festival, which is a spectacular scene.

Eight, the Naxi ancient city

Naxi cultural heritage in the most famous to be counted in the Lijiang Ancient City. Lijiang Ancient City is the birthplace of the Naxi people and a World Heritage Site. A large number of traditional Naxi buildings and cultural relics are preserved in the ancient city, attracting many tourists to visit.