Why have you never heard of Zaozhuang people? Where are they from?

Braving the East refers to a large-scale population migration movement in the history of China, mainly involving people in Shandong, Hebei, Henan, Shanxi and other provinces. During the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, due to natural disasters, wars, poverty and other reasons, these people were forced to leave their homes and go to the Northeast to make a living.

There may be several reasons why people from Zaozhuang seldom attend The Journey to the West:

Geographical factors: Zaozhuang is located in the south of Shandong, relatively far from the northeast. In the wave of going to the east, cities and villages closer to the northeast are more vulnerable, while Zaozhuang is relatively less directly affected.

Economic factors: The economy in Zaozhuang area is relatively developed. Compared with other regions, local people have more livelihood options and don't have to go to the northeast to make a living. In addition, Zaozhuang's agriculture, handicrafts and other industries also provide many employment opportunities, and local people can make a living without leaving their homes.

Cultural factors: There are great cultural differences between Zaozhuang and Northeast China, such as language, customs and living habits. This cultural difference may make local people reluctant to live in the northeast.

Historical factors: The invasion of Kanto mainly occurred in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, while Zaozhuang area was relatively stable during that period and did not experience large-scale wars and disasters, so there was no large-scale population migration wave.

In a word, it is a complex social phenomenon, which is influenced by many factors. People from Zaozhuang seldom participate in The Journey to the West, which may be related to many factors such as geography, economy, culture and history.