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The Achang Nationality Name: Achang, Ochang, Atsang Population; 35.000 Localization: Yunnan Province. Dehong Prefecture, Lianghe and Longchuan counties |
Introductory
Articles in Ethnic China
Who are the Achang?: Achang is the name given to one or several ethnic groups who live un Southwest China and Northeast Burma (Myanmar).
Achang
Nationality History: are
descendents from the Qiang tribes that 2.000 years ago inhabited the border
region between...
The religion of the Achang: Different branches have religious beliefs with common elements, as well as evident differences.
Some taboos of the Achang: Siblings after marrying don't enter each other bedrooms.
Achang
Folkways: The Achang live in square houses made of wood or bricks,
of two floors. The upper floor is the people's living area, and the lower
one, the place to keep their animals and agricultural tools. Their villages
have houses orderly arranged.
Love and marriage among the Achang: In the Achang villages, after dusk, boys and girls meet to sing.
Zhepama
and Zhemima, the Achang Nationality Myth: Their
most important myth depicts the origin of the world and the first human
beings in it.
Achang
Nationality festivals: The ritual cycle of the Achang seems
to reflect their past. The migrations that have put him in contact with
different peoples along their history have influenced the most important
celebrations.
Scholars
Researches available in the Web
Yuan
Yan.- An Interpretation of Religious Influences of the Dai Nationality
on the Atsang Language and Culture: A Case Study: For hundreds of
years has kept continuously and eagerly assimilated nutrients it needs
from other nations for the sake of its existence and further development.
Books and references
Basic Bibliography of the Achang
Achangs treasure their oral culture and ballads, stories and folk tales. Singing alternating duets is a avourite evening recreation of young men and women. Musical instruments used by Achangs include the bamboo qin
Photo Exhibitions
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Music
Achang
Nationality music
Films and Video
Documentary
Films about the Achang Nationality
Available dvds and vcds about the Achang
Image of the the Achang Nationality in the cinema
Art and Handicrafts
The
Achang Nationality in the art
Art Exhibitions
Travel
Travel
to Achang Nationality lands
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