Explore a China many have not seen
Miao Ethnic Minority
The Miao people are one of the oldest ethnic minorities in China and their fascinating customs, elaborate dress and remarkable festivals are a reflection of their enduring legacy. They have a population of more than 7.39 million (by 1990), mainly scattered in Guizhou, Hunan, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guangxi, Hubei and Guangdong provinces, forming one of the largest ethnic minorities in southwest China.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (西江千户苗寨) is not only the largest Miao village in China and but also in the world. It bears the title “thousand-household village” and now has 1432 household, which amounts to a population of over 5000, of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group.
Sunset and Night Scenery
Three things I always want to capture when traveling are sunsets, sunrise, and night scenery. Unfortunately, cloudy condition did not produce the sunset I had hope and rain in the morning ruled out sunrise. But I did capture nice night scenery.
Miao People
The Miao people are great observers of etiquette. They are also very hospitable and pay respect to their guests. When people visit their homes, families will often kill a chicken to provide poultry for their guests to eat. They also try their best to entertain guests.
Miao Courtship Ritual Show
Mass courting occasions sometimes take place during holidays, when young women from a host village gather to sing antiphonal love songs with young men from neighboring villages. If a couple is attracted to each other, they exchange love tokens. But they must still win the approval of their parents before they can marry.
