How many ethnic minorities

How many ethnic minorities are there in China? Explore the treasures of multiculturalism

China is a unified multi-ethnic country with a rich and colorful national culture. According to official statistics, China has56 ethnic groupsAmong them, the Han people are the main ethnic group, and the other 55 are ethnic minorities. These ethnic minorities have their own characteristics in terms of language, clothing, customs and habits, and together form a diverse picture of Chinese culture.

1. Official classification of ethnic minorities in China

The following is a list of 55 ethnic minorities officially recognized (sorted by pinyin):

(Note: Due to space limitations, only some ethnic groups are displayed. For a complete list, please refer to the official website of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission.)

2. Population and distribution characteristics of ethnic minorities

According to the latest census data, the total population of ethnic minorities in China is about 125 million, accounting for 8.89% of the country's total population. The following are statistics on ethnic minorities with a large population:

3. Cultural characteristics of ethnic minorities

Every ethnic minority has a unique cultural symbol:

• language:Chinese ethnic minority languages ​​belong to Chinese-Tibetan, Altai, South Asian and other language families, such as Tibetan, Mongolian, Uyghur, etc.
• festival:Dai Water Splashing Festival, Yi Torch Festival, Mongolian Nadam Conference, etc.
• apparel:Miao silver jewelry, Tibetan mattes, Zhuang brocade, etc.

4. Recent hot topics: protection and inheritance of ethnic minority cultures

In the past 10 days, hot topics across the network include:

• The digital protection project for the Dai peacock dance in Yunnan has been launched.
• Inner Mongolia launched the "Nadam Tourism Season", attracting more than one million tourists.
• Xinjiang Hami Mukam Art was included in the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Conclusion

The 55 ethnic minorities are an important part of Chinese culture, and their diversity reflects the inclusiveness and vitality of the country. With the advancement of rural revitalization and the integration of culture and tourism, ethnic minority culture is moving to the world in a more innovative way.