Chinese Festival Culture Series The Saizhuang Festival Of Yi Ethnic Group
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Chinese Festival Culture Series The Saizhuang Festival of Yi Ethnic Group
Author | : Li Song |
Publsiher | : Paths International Ltd |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2015-02-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781844644292 |
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The Saizhuang Festival of Yi ethnic group literally means 'the attire-competing festival' in Yi language. This book introduces its origin, dissemination, traditional contents and forms in modern times to generate a panoramic view for the culture of Yi people. Yi people are an important part of Chinese society but few works are dedicated to illustrate their lives and customs. This book aims to depict and promote Yi culture by introducing their Saizhuang Festival which nearly contains all elements of the Yi's daily lives. The Saizhuang Festival is not only a grandiose party of the Yi people, but also an epitome of their characteristic daily lives. During the Saizhuang Festival, they compete for everything, not only their attire. They have competitions in many areas ranging from performing arts such as singing and dancing, to tasty cuisine, Yi liquor, embroidery art, costume-making and symbolic pictograph writing. All elements of Yi culture are incarnated and can be found represented in the Saizhuang Festival. CONTENTSThe Origin of Saizhuang FestivalDissemination of Saizhuang FestivalThe Custom of the Saizhaung FestivalFeatures of Yi Clothing and the Embroidery Art Costumes Saizhuang Festival in the Process of Modernization The book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Chinese Festival Culture Series 10 Volumes
Author | : Song Li |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 1944 |
Release | : 2015-02-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1844644383 |
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China is an ancient culture, but it is also a diverse culture and this series of 10 books celebrate the diversity of Chinese festival culture. Each book explores and reveals insights into Chinese festivals and their origins. The books discuss the origins of each festival and the lives they celebrate. In particular, they highlight the unique tapestry of modern Chinese life while exploring the rich and ancient culture of the Chinese people. Each book is beautifully illustrated and provides a detailed examination of each festival. The series is unique in exploring the festivals of ethnic groups in China with their unique celebrations which are less well known outside China. Each book brings to life the long standing heritage of the Chinese people they examine and the joy of their festivals. This series is an essential resource for anyone keen to explore the rich diversity of China's festival culture and includes the following: The Festival of February the Second * The Festival of March the Third * The Lantern Festival * The Maguai Festival of the Zhuang People * The Peony Festival * The Saizhuang Festival of Yi Ethnic Group * The Sister Rice Festival * The Spring Festival * The Tibetan Calendar New Year * The Tomb-Sweeping Day. (Series: Chinese Festival Culture) [Subject: Subject: Anthropology, Chinese Studies, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies]
Chinese Festival Culture Series The Lantern Festival
Author | : Li Song |
Publsiher | : Paths International Ltd |
Total Pages | : 203 |
Release | : 2015-02-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781844644230 |
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Lantern Festival is the first full-moon of the first lunar month in China. The book introduces the origin, development, dissemination, and traditions of the Lantern Festival and techniques of producing lanterns. This book shows the ultimate beauty of ancient Chinese decorative arts. Lanterns symbolize the raising of hope like sunrise and colorful lanterns with a background of full-moon at night represent peace, tranquility and harmony. Thus, the Lantern Festival is an irreplaceable part of Chinese festivals.This book not only describes the origin, design, production for each kind of lantern, but also explains lantern riddles and interesting stories hidden behind lanterns, which are appealing to readers. CONTENTSThe Origin and the Legends of the Lantern Festival The Development of the Lantern FestivalThe Customs of the Lantern FestivalUnique Customs in Different RegionsThe Lantern Festival of Minority Ethnic GroupsThe Lantern Festival in Other CountriesThe book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Chinese Festival Culture Series The Spring Festival
Author | : Li Song |
Publsiher | : Paths International Ltd |
Total Pages | : 203 |
Release | : 2015-02-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781844644339 |
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The Spring Festival is the most important day for Chinese people and it truly creates a carnival for unification of family members and for celebration at the end of a year. This book introduces the origin, development, and traditions of the Spring Festival in detail and offers readers a panoramic view of this festival. Many people know the Spring Festival but don't have the first hand resources regarding to its history and features. This book tells the stories behind its name and lets readers get insight into it The author covers nearly every aspect of the Spring Festival. The Spring Festival in ethnic minorities of China and overseas Chinese diasporas is also included, which is often absent in other books on this subject.CONTENTSThe Origin of the Spring FestivalLegends of the Spring FestivalThrough the Spring FestivalThe Customs of the Spring FestivalExotic Customs of the MinoritiesThe Spring Festival in Modern ChinaThe Spring Festival AbroadThe book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Chinese Festival Culture Series The Peony Festival
Author | : Li Song |
Publsiher | : Paths International Ltd |
Total Pages | : 181 |
Release | : 2015-02-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781844644278 |
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Peony Festival originates from Luoyang, Henan Province of China and is a global carnival gathering all kinds of peony plants. This book introduces the ecological and biological features of peony, the historic and current profile of its birthplace Luoyang, the activities and procedures of the Peony Festival in Luoyang and Peony Festivals in other regions of China.Many festivals are dedicated to our ancestors, natural landscapes, or cultural events but few of them concentrate on one species of plant. Audiences may wonder why and how people celebrate the festival to celebrate peony and this is explored in this book The book combines all elements related to the Peony Festival into one single volume such as the biological features of peony, the natural and cultural beauty of peony, the historic background of the peony capital Luoyang and the activities of the Peony Festival. This book can be seen as an encyclopedia of peony culture to promote the peony's status as being the national flower of China.CONTENTSNational Flower PeonyThe Capital of Peony: LuoyangLuoyang Peony FestivalPeony Festivals in Other Regions of ChinaThe book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Chinese Festival Culture Series The Festival of February the Second
Author | : Li Song |
Publsiher | : Paths International Ltd |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2015-02-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781844644193 |
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The Festival of February the Second literally means the day of dragon's head-raising and on this day Chinese people pray for favorable weather and a bumper harvest for the year. This book introduces the origin, development, implied meanings, and abundant features of this festival.As one of many traditional Chinese festivals, the Festival of February 2nd is less known outside China. Even many locals in China have forgotten this important festival which used to be popular in rural areas. This book aims to bring back the memories of old-timers for the day of dragon's head-raising to share with modern readers.The Festival of February 2nd originates from the countryside and it is deeply rooted in the agricultural era. Therefore it has many aspects that are different to other festivals in China. This book offers an insight into a key part of China's festival heritage.The book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Chinese Festival Culture Series The Sister Rice Festival
Author | : Li Song |
Publsiher | : Paths International Ltd |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2015-02-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781844644315 |
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The Sister Rice Festival is a big day for Miao people in China and Miao people exchange gifts and bid well-wishes in the festival. This book introduces the origin, dissemination, traditions of the Sister Rice Festival in detail.Festivals of ethnic minorities in China are less popular in the main towns but arouse the interests of those who love to explore off the beaten track. This book explores a rich and diverse ethnic festival which is away from the mainstream.The book tells many epic legends and touching stories behind the festival to make the book more enticing. A routine festival becomes vivid and colorful after being polished by its everlasting tales. CONTENTSThe Long History of Sister Rice FestivalLet's Go to Sister Rice FestivalMy Sister Rice FestivalObjects and Activities of Sister Rice FestivalCultural Interpretation of Sister Rice Festival The book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Chinese Festival Culture Series The Tibetan Calendar New Year
Author | : Li Song |
Publsiher | : Paths International Ltd |
Total Pages | : 197 |
Release | : 2015-02-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781844644353 |
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The Tibetan Calendar New Year is the most important festival for Tibetan people. This book introduces the origin, development, dissemination and traditions of the Tibetan Calendar New Year festival.Tibet is a less explored region in China and its traditional New Year is mysterious and less known to the rest of the world. This book aims to introduce the traditions of their New Year to global readers. This book will bring a new image of Tibetan people celebrating their unique New Year to global readers. CONTENTSHistory of the Tibetan New YearConventions of Tibetan New YearCelebrations During Tibetan New YearConventions of Tibetan New Year in the Tibetan AreasInheritance and Transition of Tibetan New YearThe book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.