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Where are the main distribution of the Miao people

Mainly distributed in Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangxi, Hainan and other seven provinces and regions.

The Miao, an ancient ethnic group whose ancestor is Chi You, first inhabited the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, and are now mainly distributed in seven provinces and regions of China, including Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangxi and Hainan. In addition, the Hmong are also scattered around the world, in addition to China, but also in Southeast Asia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand and other countries and regions. There are many traditional festivals of the Miao, including the Miao New Year, April 8, Dragon Boat Festival, Eat New Festival, Catch the Autumn Festival, Fighting Horse Festival, etc. Among them, the Miao New Year is the most solemn and the Dragon Boat Festival is the most lively. Festivals: Miao New Year, equivalent to the Han Chinese New Year, time: held after the fall.