More than 15 minority ethnic groups settled in Guizhou,including Miao,Buyi,Dong,Yi,Shui,Hui,Gelao,Zhuang and Yao.When traveling in the amazing scenic areas in Guizhou,visitors may at the same time discover the rich and varied folk customs and cultures of the different minority ethnic groups of the region.Numerous festivals throughout the year,strong but simple and unsophisticated customs,architectures with unique style and the exotic and colorful costumes will also make tourists feel everything is new and fresh.
In Guizhou,among the ethnic groups the Miao people have the largest population.They have more than 158 festivals in a year,and more than 80 Miao unique customs to boast of.The Miao people know how to celebrate and prepare their festivals including bullfighting,horse back riding,folk singing,and the unique Lusheng pipe playing.At festival time,the Miao women wear their stunning silver jewelries often piling on five to six neck rings at a time,as well as chain loins,chest locks and multiple headdresses.Girls wear huge silver homed headdresses and crowns with delicate designs of birds,flowers and coins.As they gracefully move and dance,their jewelries and headdresses create wonderful musical sounds.(562)
matriarchaladj.女族長的
costumen服裝
delicateadj柔軟的；精巧的；易碎的
jewelryn珠寶；首飾
inhabitv居住於
etiquetten禮節
exoticadj異國情調的；外來的
Miao苗族
Dai傣族
Zhuang壯族
Hani哈尼族
Bai白族
Yi彝族
ⅠAnswer the questions.
1How many ethnic groups are there in China?
2What is the percentage of Han nationality contributing to the total population?
3Where are Chinese ethnic minorities located?
4Does Yunnan province have the highest number of ethnic groups among all provinces?
5How many minorities are there in Guizhou province?
ⅡTranslate the following sentences into English.
1中國是個多民族的國家，共有56個不同的民族，其中漢族占中國總人口的915%以上。
2雲南、貴州、廣西、四川和西藏位於中國的西南，那裏居住著30多個不同的少數民族。
3雲南是中國少數民族聚居率最高的省份。
4雲南省少數民族的多樣性以及他們獨特的服飾、婚俗、禮儀和舞蹈對各地的遊客都極具吸引力。
5在貴州，人口最多的少數民族是苗族。
Guangxi is a multiethnic region,where a number of ethnic groups live,including the largest groups such as the Zhuang,Han,Yao,Miao,Dong,Mulao,Maonan,Hui,Jing,Yi,Shui and Gelao,and some 25 smaller ones.The people of ethnic minority groups came to 17.956 million by 1999,accounting for 38.1 percent of the regions total.The Zhuang is the largest ethnic minority group in the region,which has a population of 16.18 million.
The Zhuang,Miao,Yao,Dong and seven other minority communities all maintain their own festivals and customs.These peoples often wear their native garb,colorful and bright costumes made of handwoven cloth and embroidered with exquisite designs.The women tend to favor silver ornaments such as rings,necklaces,bracelets,hairpins and buttons.Men and women alike are fond of singing and dancing.The many festivals and sacrificial rites unfailingly impress visitors with their hilarity or solemnity,as the case may be.
Sichuan has more than 15 minority ethnic groups living side by side with the Han people.Among these are the Yi,Hui,Qiang,Tibetan and Miao people.Each of these minorities has its own charm,ethnic style and folk customs.Each of the minorities also has its own festivals.
The Qiang ethnic group is one of the oldest tribes in China.They have a population of 306,072.Most of them live in the “AbaTibetan Qiang Autonomous Prefecture” in western Sichuan.Most Qiangs are believers of Animism.They worship white stones placed on roofs as the “Heavenly God”.Also,the Qiang people practice polytheism and tokenism.They worship their ancestors and nature.Like other ethnic groups in China,the Qiangs are fond of dancing and singing.Popular musical instruments include the Qiang flute,Sheepskin drum and Kouxian (a kind of stringed instrument made of bamboo).
The population of Tibetans in the region accounts for 45 percent of that in the country.In addition to Tibetans,other ethnic groups include the Lhoba,Monpa,Han,and Hui.
Tibetan is an old nationality in China.Tibetans believe in Lamaism (a branch of Buddhism).Under the rule of feudal serfdom,which combined political and religious powers,the Tibetans social life and customs and habits bore obvious marks of their historical traditions and distinctive culture.
All Tibetans,men and women,like to wear ornaments.They often leave one or both arms uncovered while tying the sleeves around the waist,making it convenient for working.Zanba,mutton and beef are the staple food of Tibetans.In some areas,rice and noodles are also a regular part of the diet.Tea with butter or milk,sour milk and cheese are the favorites of all Tibetans.
Tibetans have many taboos that mould their daily life.Shrimp and fish,eggs,and the meat from dogs,donkeys,horses,and cats are forbidden in their diet.Cutting,fishing,hunting and nudity are forbidden near the temple.Inside men and women cannot sit together.
Most Tibetan festivals are religious.The BuddhaUnfolding Festival (Festival to Worship the Buddha Statues) is held in the Tashihunpo Monastery in the fifth month of the Tibetan calendar.(528)
Tibetn西藏
solemnityn莊嚴
tokenismn表麵主義
polytheismn多神信仰
ancestorn祖先
musicaladj.音樂的；音調優美的
borev挖；鑽
combinev結合；兼有
nudityn裸露
calendarn日曆；曆法
ⅠTranslate the following sentences into Chinese.
1These peoples often wear their native garb,colorful and bright costumes made of handwoven cloth and embroidered with exquisite designs.
2They worship their ancestors and nature.
3Tea with butter or milk,sour milk and cheese are the favorites of all Tibetans.
4All Tibetans,men and women,like to wear ornaments.
5The many festivals and sacrificial rites unfailingly impress visitors with their hilarity or solemnity,as the case may be.
ⅡFill in the blanks with the correct words from the passage.
1the case may be.
2The women tendto favor silver ornaments such as rings,necklaces,bracelets,hairpins and buttons.
3The Tibetans social life and customs and habits bore obviousof their historical traditions and distinctive culture.
4other ethnic groups in China,the Qiangs are fond of dancing and singing.