The Yi nationality is one of the most populous ethnic minorities in China, mainly distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi and other provinces. Due to the wide geographical distribution and complex historical and cultural background, the Yi nationality has formed a rich and colorful customs and habits, with the following characteristics:
1.Diversity and integration
The Yi culture has continued to evolve through exchanges and mutual learning with other ethnic groups, so its customs and habits are also characterized by pluralistic integration. For example:
The funeral customs of the Yi nationality are integrated with the customs of cremation and burial of the Han people, forming a phenomenon of cremation, burial, water burial and other forms coexisting.
The clothing culture of the Yi nationality integrates the clothing characteristics of the Han nationality, the Tibetan nationality and other ethnic groups, forming a unique Yi costume.
2.Geographical differences
Due to the wide distribution area of the Yi nationality, there are certain differences in the customs and habits of the Yi people in different regions. For example:
The Yi nationality in Yunnan generally implements the production mode of "male ploughing and female weaving", while the Yi nationality in Sichuan is mainly based on "male shepherd and female weaving".
The marriage customs of the Yi nationality in Guizhou are more complex, with various forms such as "robbery marriage", "trial marriage", and "transfer marriage", while the marriage customs of the Yi nationality in Guangxi are relatively simple, mostly "monogamous".
3.Typical representatives
3.1 Torch Festival
The Torch Festival is the largest traditional festival of the Yi nationality, which is held on the 24th day of June of the lunar calendar every year. At that time, the Yi people will light torches, sing and dance, and stay up all night to celebrate the harvest and express their yearning for a better life.
3.2 Yi costumes
The Yi costumes are colorful and exquisitely patterned, with strong ethnic characteristics. The Yi men and women have their own characteristics, men mostly wear long shirts and trousers, and women mostly wear collarless cardigans and long skirts.
3.3 Yi architecture
The architecture of the Yi nationality is close to the mountains and rivers, and it is scattered and has a unique national style. The Yi people's dwellings mainly include various forms such as "tile board house", "soil palm house", "dry column type" and so on.
Summary
The customs and habits of the Yi nationality are an important part of the Yi culture, reflecting the production, lifestyle and spiritual outlook of the Yi people. In modern society, the customs and habits of the Yi nationality still retain many traditional characteristics, and continue to evolve in the integration with modern civilization.