What is the historical background of Xibe people's westward migration?

The historical background of Xibo nationality's westward migration is that the western part of Xinjiang is located in the border of the motherland and its strategic position is very important. During the Qianlong period, in order to strengthen the northwest frontier defense, in view of the vast territory and sparsely populated Ili area, the defense was empty, and the foreign aggressive forces continued to expand eastward, the Qing government set up General Ili in June 1762 (the twenty-seventh year of Qianlong) to "take charge of all affairs" and began to immigrate to defend the border and reclaim land.

Xibo people's westward migration is a mission entrusted by history. /kloc-Before the 6th century, Xibo ancestors lived in Songnen Plain and Hulunbeier Grassland for generations, which was essentially different from the general ethnic migration.

It was in the middle of18th century, when the Qing government put down the rebellion of Junggar nobles and set up a "general in charge of Yili and other places" in Huiyuan, Yili, to govern Xinjiang. However, after reunification, there was a vacuum of defenseless land in the western frontier, and reunification was lost. After being invited by the First General of Yili, Ming Rui made up his mind to order the brave Xibe soldiers to March to the frontier.

Xibe people's westward migration festival

Xibo people's westward migration festival is popular in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on the anniversary of Xibo people's westward migration, and it is one of the national intangible cultural heritages.

Xibo people's westward migration festival is called "April 18th Festival" because it falls on April 18th of the lunar calendar. It is also called "Mother's Day" because of missing relatives, and it is called "Du Baiyin transferred to Kunming" by Xibe compatriots in Xinjiang. Every year on April 18th of the lunar calendar, Xibo people in Xinjiang will get together, have a picnic and perform songs and dances to commemorate the heroic achievements of their ancestors in guarding the border.