#31. Dong (female)

1. skirt, pleated, blue silk
2. shoes, cotton sandals
3. jacket, white silk with green & pink trim
4. sashes, 2 long blue silk to be worn around the waist
5. bib/apron, diamond shaped, tie with strings attached around the neck and the waist

#34. Gaoshan (female)

Gaoshan means "high mountain". The Gaoshan originally settled in the mountains of Taiwan. They were known to be fierce hunters, fighters, and capable farmers. About 300,000 Gaoshan live in either Taiwan or mainland China. Some of them now reside in Fujian Province along the southeast coast of China between Shanghai and Guangzhou. In ancient days they were dependable warriors.

1. long pink silk wrap-around skirt
2. red silk blouse
3. pale blue silk jacket
4. blue & white striped belt
5. a pair of black cotton shoes with gold trim
6. red hat

#35. Mongolian (female)

1. pink silk dress
2. green silk pinafore
3. black leather boots
4. yellow triangular scarf (raw silk)

This garment is worn by Mongol people, both men and women. It is extra large, to accommodate the many layers of undergarments they must add in the winter.

There are three million Mongolians living in Inner Mongolia and northern China, an area between Russia and China near what is known as Siberia. They remain semi-nomadic following their herds of horses, goat, sheep, and camels. They excel in horsemanship, wrestling, music making, dancing, archery, and other rustic sports. They traditionally live in potable circular tents, known by westerners as yurts. They have a strong class structure. They have their own unique language, both spoken and written. Their facial features are distinctive, with broad cheekbones and flat features. They are descendents of the Mongolian horsemen who stormed Yunan under Kublai Khan. Besides being herdsmen, they are farmers and fishermen. They love to socialize, with drinking, eating, dancing, singing, and challenging each other. Their leather boots can be heard stomping the ground late into the night after they have had plenty to eat and drink. It is their way of warding off the chilly nights of that region, and being assured they will sleep well through the night.

#36. Wa (female)

1. skirt- orange, silk
2. dickie- yellow diamond shaped piece of cloth, wear under the tunic top
3. tunic top- green silk with pink and yellow trim, w
4. scarf- dark orange silk
5. sashes- 2, dark orange
6. jewelry- silver medallion
7. hat- orange

The Wa nationality has a population of 290,000. They live mainly in Yunan Province. The weather in their area is mild all year long. There is plenty of rainfall in the mountainous area where the Wa people live. Most of the Wa people are farmers and respectful of their natural resources. Their language belongs to the Wa-Beng branch of the Bengalese-Cambodian dialects of the south Asian languages. There are four different dialects spoken by the Wa people. Paintings in the Cangyuan area have been preserved for centuries as evidence of their ancient art. Ancient events had been recorded by cutting notches in wood and by tying knots in ropes Past customs included blood feuds. The severed heads of their enemies were mounted on posts to appease the gods. The horns and tails of cattle were hung by the roadside for the gods to see. These customs no longer exist, and have been replaced by carving huge wooden drums. These drums are used in festivals and celebrations for the benefit of the gods.

#37. Bulong (female)

1. red sandals
2. white silk jacket with green & red trim
3. red sash to wrap around the waist
4. wrap-around skit of striped material

The Bulang nationality has a population of over 50,000. Most of them are concentrated in the Bulang Mountains in Menghai County. Their language belongs to the Bulang branch of the Bengalese-Cambodian group of the south Asian language family. They have used the written languages of the Dai and the Han nationalities. Most Bulang people are farmers in the mountainous area. They are famous for their pu-er tea, a special product of their region. The Bulang people believe in Duo Lie Religion (a sect of Hinayana). They share some of the same festival celebrations with the Dai people.

#40. Korean (female)

1. dress, yellow, long silk with white top
2. jacket, pale green, silk, short with ties
3.

This is the traditional dress of the Korean nationality. This style, with the high waist and the short jacket tied to the side, is worn most of the time by all Korean women. The fabric will vary depending on the occasion for which it is being worn. Everyday wear is usually cotton or a light wool. For special events the dress is made of silk or organza, something stunning in color and fabric. The colors of the dress are chosen by the wearer depending on the occasion and the convenience.

Korean people live in northeast China, near the Sino-Korean border. In 1990 the population of Koreans living in China numbered 1.5 million people. Koreans tend to be larger in stature and quite strong. The terrain in which they live is treacherous. The winters are bitterly cold and long. Products grown in this area are ginseng, fruits, wheat, nuts, and other herbs. Fur trading is a common occupation. Coats, hats, gloves, and boots are made from fur animals of this region. Deer antlers are ground into powder to make medicines and perfumes.

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