Chinese Ethnic Groups：俄罗斯族（éluósī zú ）The Russian ethnic minority
Although the Russian ethnic group in China has a small population, it has deputies to the National People’s Congress and the regional People’s Congress. They take an active part in running state and regional affairs. Population: 13,500 Major area…
Chinese Ethnic Groups：彝族（Yí zú ）The Yi ethnic minority
The Yi areas are rich in natural resources. The Jinsha River running through Sichuan and Yunnan and its tributaries surging through the Yi areas in northern and northeastern Yunnan…
Chinese Ethnic Groups：撒拉族（Sālā zú）The Salar ethnic minority
Prior to the founding of the People¡¯s Republic of China in 1949, the landlord economy was dominant. Relying on their political power, and feudal and religious privileges, the Salar…
Chinese Ethnic Groups：土族（Tǔ zú ）The Tu ethnic minority
The costumes and personal adornments of the Tu people are strikingly unique. Men and women alike wear shirts with delicately designed embroidered collars whose colors are bright and well…
Chinese Ethnic Groups：普米族（Pǔmǐ zú ）The Pumi ethnic minority
Pumis are good singers and dancers. Singing contests in which partners alternate verses are a feature of wedding ceremonies and holidays. They dance to the flute, incorporating in their…
