The Miao ethnic group
It is famous for its exquisite silver ornaments, embroidery, and batik skills, mainly distributed in provinces such as Guizhou, Yunnan, and Hunan.
It is mainly distributed in the southwestern region of China, covering provinces such as Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangxi, and Hainan. In addition, the Miao ethnic group is also distributed in countries and regions such as Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand in Southeast Asia.
The Miao ethnic group is good at making various pickled products and sour - spicy foods, which have a unique flavor.
The "High - Mountain - Flowing - Water" of the Miao ethnic group is a unique toast custom, which reflects the enthusiasm and hospitality of the Miao people and their respect for guests. This toast method is usually carried out on important festive days in the Miao villages. Several people pour wine for the guests together. During the pouring process, the wine pot pours the wine from a high place into the bowl and then into the guests' mouths, forming an effect like "high - mountain - flowing - water". When visiting a Miao village, remember to follow the local customs and drink the wine, which is a unique custom of the Miao ethnic group.
The costumes of the Miao ethnic group are diverse, and the women's costumes are particularly exquisite, especially the pleated skirts, which are rich in layers and have many decorations. Men usually wrap their heads and wear short clothes and shorts.
Festivals:
The Miao New Year Festival: It is the most important festival of the Miao ethnic group, equivalent to the Spring Festival of the Han ethnic group, usually held in autumn.
The Fourth - Eighth Festival: It is one of the traditional festivals of the Miao ethnic group, with various celebration activities.
The Dragon Boat Festival: It is popular in western Hunan and southeastern Guizhou. It is usually held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month and includes dragon - boat races and other activities.
The New - Rice - Tasting Festival: It is a festival to celebrate the harvest.
The Lusheng Festival: It is an important traditional festival of the Miao ethnic group. During the festival, people play the lusheng, dance, celebrate the harvest, and pray for good luck.
The Miao ethnic group has unique marriage systems, mainly including visiting marriage and the custom of marrying the sibling of the deceased spouse.
Visiting marriage: It is a form of marriage. Men and women do not establish a fixed marital relationship but maintain their relationship through visiting. Men and women can live together without becoming husband and wife. Usually, the woman "invites" the man to her home to spend the night, and the man returns to his own home the next day. The two parties in visiting marriage produce and consume in their respective matrilineal large families and assume the obligation of raising offspring.
The custom of marrying the sibling of the deceased spouse: It is a marriage custom. When one party's spouse dies, they can marry the brother or sister of the deceased spouse.
