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#29. Miao (male)

1. trousers, white, trimmed cuffs
2. jacket, yellow with long colorful trim, silk
3. sash, silk purple (wear around the waist of the trousers)
4. shoes, black cloth
5. harness/over jacket, yellow and red, worn on top of the jacket affixed via valcro

The Miao Nationality live in Yunan Province. There are about 750,000 Miao people living there, scattered throughout 87 counties and communities of Yunan. The largest group lived in the mountainous area of the Wenshan Zhuang-Miao Autonomous Prefecture. Their language is unique, being derived from the Miao-Yao language base. They did not have a written language for many centuries. The Miao grow rice, millet, and buckwheat. The women are expert at weaving, batik, and embroidery. The Miao Brocade is rich in colors with exquisite design.

Their clothing tends to be light in color, as well as light weight to help cope with the warm weather of their region. They celebrate a traditional festival on the fifth day of the first lunar month, called Hua Shan Jie.

	#21. Xibe (female) 1. dress 2. headband 3. shoes Back to the Top
		#22. Hui (woman) 1. dress, long silk, deep pink 2. apron, long, black velvet with sashes 3. earrings, gold colored, diamond shaped 4. information about minority nationalities (2 pieces) 5. information about Qinghai and Ningxia (2 pieces) 6. placard "Hui" The Hui nationality in Yunan Province has a population of nearly 500,000. They are scattered throughout 128 counties and municipalities of Yunan. They tend to live in compact communities. The Hui people practice the Islam religion, using some of the Arabic language for their religious activities. Their primary language is now Mandarin, but many things are written in both forms. Their homes and clothes these days resemble the Han nationality. Their major festivals include the Festival of Fastbreaking and the Corban. The also celebrate the birthday of Mohammed, the founder of Islam Religion. Back to the Top
		#23. She (female) 1. jacket/blouse, green silk with long sleeves 2. trousers, black silk 3. apron, black velvet with long sashes, pink & white trim 4. shoes, white cotton sandals 5. information about Minority Nationalities (2 pieces) 6. placard "SHE Back to the Top
		#24. Bouye (female) 1. skirt 2. jacket 3. braid 4. hair drape 5. apron 6. 4 bracelets 7. earrings 8. shoes Back to the Top
		#25. Kazak (male) These people are similar to the Uygur. Language, clothing and customs are common to each group. They live in the same general area of China. 1. Trousers, brown silk 2. shirt, white silk, with trimmed cuffs and neckline 3. vest, black velvet with trimmed armholes and borders and opening 4. hat, black, round, cloth with gold trim Back to the Top
		#26. Yugur (male) 1. Blue shirt (raw silk) 2. white trousers 3. white silk coat with multi-colored trim 4. brown hat with white embroidered design (can be folded) Please see the comments about the Yugur people in Item #17 above. Back to the Top
		#27. Gelo (female) 1. Skirt, pleated, wine colored, silk 2. blouse, blue & white printed, cotton 3. 2 blue ribbons 4. apron, black with orange ties, red & blue stripes, and white patches 5. hat, blue velvet with cloth piece in the back 6. leggings, a pair, wine colored with blue stripes 7..shoes, blue cloth sandals Back to the Top
		#28. Naxi .(female) 1. blue silk pants 2. red velvet vest 3. blouse 4. apron for the front 5. apron for the back 6. belt 7. a string of beads, blue & white design Nearly one quarter of a million Naxi people live in a small area in Yunan Province in southern China. Back to the Top
		#29. Miao (male) 1. trousers, white, trimmed cuffs 2. jacket, yellow with long colorful trim, silk 3. sash, silk purple (wear around the waist of the trousers) 4. shoes, black cloth 5. harness/over jacket, yellow and red, worn on top of the jacket affixed via valcro The Miao Nationality live in Yunan Province. There are about 750,000 Miao people living there, scattered throughout 87 counties and communities of Yunan. The largest group lived in the mountainous area of the Wenshan Zhuang-Miao Autonomous Prefecture. Their language is unique, being derived from the Miao-Yao language base. They did not have a written language for many centuries. The Miao grow rice, millet, and buckwheat. The women are expert at weaving, batik, and embroidery. The Miao Brocade is rich in colors with exquisite design. Their clothing tends to be light in color, as well as light weight to help cope with the warm weather of their region. They celebrate a traditional festival on the fifth day of the first lunar month, called Hua Shan Jie. Back to the Top
		#30. Lisu (female) 1. skirt, blue and white print, cotton 2. top, red velvet with sleeves that match the skirt 3. shoes, pink cotton sandals Nearly one million Lisu people line in the secluded areas in Yunan Province in southern China.
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