Dai people 傣族
The ancient southern "Silk and Tea Road" market town of the Dai
The Dai people of yesteryear
Today the Dai tea brands are known throughout China and the world
Dai people 傣族
Dai people 傣族, numbered about 1.3 million, are one of several ethnic groups living in the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture 西双版纳州 and the Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (both in southern Yunnan...
Li people 黎族
A masterpiece tapestry
Li women learn this trade craft at tender ages
Part time or full time - bring in cash
The master. Notice the tattoo on her face
A big tradition for a Li woman - tattoos on her face and body
A...
Li people 黎族
Li's bamboo dance
Li's culture dance
《槟榔·古韵》 culture festival
Festival for students
Water splashing
Sport competition
The big event in Hainan - tapestry competitions
A talented 9 year old is among the...
Li people 黎族
Li staple foods are rice, corn and sweet potato, they are also well known for their unique preparation of meat and vegetables; not least, their bamboo pole rice. The names given to dishes are particularly inventive. On any Li menu you could expect to find river...
Li people 黎族
Girls in traditional dresses
Pondering.....
Village women
Formal folks
Lis don't shake hands (nobody used to do in this part of the world anyway), they touch each other ears for good lucks
Some Lis headgear
Li or Hlai people 黎族
Li or Hlai people 黎族 are numbered about 1.3 million, mostly living Hainan Island where they are the largest minority ethnic group. They are one of the official recognized ethnic group in China. The Li are subdivided into the five branches of...
A wedding in Hainan island's 海南岛 most ancient and most traditional Li people 黎族 village
From here on the bridesmaid has to cover the brides head with an umbrella and all friends and relatives who gift jewelries would put them on her from here onward...
A wedding in Hainan island's 海南岛 most ancient and most traditional Li people 黎族 village
A stone bear the name of the village has been place by the entrance in the 60s
Friends and relatives from around the island bringing gifts and well wishes, but...
Of course there are some holier than thou among us who think everything from the west, including food wastage, are the signs of progresses. They do standout everywhere, don't they? Even in this forum.
I'm sorry, we East Asians are certainly won't be on that list if we're included in that survey. You see, we're taught by our elders NOT TO THROUGH AWAY ONE SINGLE PIECE OF RICE at very young ages.
Kazakh People 哈薩克族
Herders in the vast grassland
This are the best friends of herders
But for some, perhaps, a stool is the best friend
On the go
On the go again
Hmm, should be enough grass for 10 days here, let's raise the yurts!
Kazakh People 哈薩克族
Lives in yurt villages
Yurt denizens are always ready on a move, so erecting a yurt becomes a routine for some
With windows and door
A new village is born
Here's another village
Another one by the highway...
Kazakh People 哈薩克族
Eagle hunters (hunt with the helps of tamed eagles) from Qinghe County, Xinjiang 新疆青河县
Kazakh People 哈薩克族
Kazakhs love to eat with their fingers, enen on this meat with noodle dish
A lamb stew garnished with onion and chives is a favorite
BBQ lamb chops lightly sauced, hmm, finger licking good
Spicy thick rice noodle dish, a Chinese influence...
Kazakh People 哈薩克族
Favorite musical instruments for the Kazakhs
哈萨克族劳动舞--马奶酒舞