The Ainu are a group that inhabits the southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and they have unique living habits and a special language. The Ainu are seasonally begging and boysCircumcisionAt the same time, he is engaged in handicrafts, buying and selling in daily lifeHerbsand practicing medicine and other professions. They cling to traditionMarriageIt is customary to use the Ainu language for internal communication and the Uyghur language for external communication. This article will delve into the Ainu peopleLifestyle, linguistic characteristics,CircumcisionCustoms, begging traditions, and treatmentMarriage, a unique view of food and clothing.
The Ainu live in remote areas of Xinjiang and are known for their seasonal beggars and boysCircumcisionfor a living. Their language is AinuPersianThe hybrid language of vocabulary combined with Uyghur grammar has morphological similarities with Uyghur, but there are certain differences in vocabulary. The Ainu use more foreign words, which makes it difficult for outsiders to understand what they are communicating and provides them with the tools to keep them secret. In addition, the Ainu formed a unique way to make a living by engaging in handicrafts, fortune telling, palmistry, healing, petty traders, witchcraft, and beggingLifestyle
Expanded: In the life of the Ainu people, in addition to the traditional begging andCircumcisionIn addition, they are good at itHandicraftMake. Their handmade products are exquisite and detailed, often reflecting strong ethnic characteristics, such as beautifully woven carpets and delicate ceramic vessels. In addition, the Ainu are also skilled in mystical activities such as fortune-telling, palmistry, and healing, and they believe that they have skills connected to mystical powers, and therefore have a certain belief and status in the local area.
Boys of the Ainu are carried out at the age of 5 to 7CircumcisionSurgery, this tradition has a long history among the Ainu and is believed to haveReligionSignificance. CircumcisionYesMuslimsOne of the signs that the Ainu believe to passCircumcisionIt is possible to receive the blessings of the prophet and allow the boy to integrate better as an adultSocialCircumcisionSurgery is usually performed in spring and autumn and uses traditional tools and methods such as an earthen razor and cotton to stop the bleeding. In addition, begging is another traditional way of earning a living for the Ainu, who travel seasonally to other places to collect charity food from local Uyghurs"Capizan"and peddle goods in the process of begging to make ends meet.
Expanding:CircumcisionOccupies an important position among the Ainu peopleCulturestatus, not only oneReligionRitual is a kind of ethnic identity and coming-of-age ceremony. For the Ainu,CircumcisionIt is not only a physical change, but also a baptism of the soul, symbolizing the growth and responsibility of the boy. As another traditional way of making a living, begging is a reflection of the Ainu people's bravery and tenacity in life, and they rely on their labor and faith to make a living, showing a unique survivalPhilosophy
The Ainu: YesMarriageThere is a strict traditional concept, which has been adhered to for a long time"Women do not marry foreigners, and men do not marry foreigners"ofMarriageHabit. They believed that this practice would preserve the purity of the blood of the ethnic group and avoid itCulturetraditional conflicts. In terms of food, although there is no significant difference between them and the local Uyghurs, the Ainu have a preference for haggis, which stems from their past experience of poverty and occupation. In terms of clothing, the Ainu have their own characteristics for men and women, and men like to be long"Checkman"with"Kula", women like long skirts and floral headscarves, showing tradition andFashionableCoexistence features.
Expanding:MarriageIn the AinuSocialplays an important role, not only as a continuation of the family, but also as an ethnic groupCultureThe legacy. They are for:MarriageThe views reflect respect for the family and bloodline, as well as their respect for the familyCultureTradition is cherished. In terms of food and clothing, the unique preferences and styles of the Ainu people show their individual pursuit of life and adherence to traditional beliefs, as well as their ability to adapt to the changing times and their open and inclusive attitude.
Through the analysis of the Ainu groupLifestyle, linguistic characteristics, traditional customs and treatmentMarriage, food and clothing, we can not only understand a specific groupCultureTradition and ways of living can also reflect on the relationship between tradition and modernity, between the individual and the collective. AinuLifestyleand values, both embodying traditionCultureThe charm and importance of inheritance also show tolerance and openness in the face of the changes of the times. How in the tradition and the modernityCultureProtection withSocialStriking a balance between development is an issue that deserves in-depth consideration and attention while we are among the Ainu community.