Where is the Yi nationality? The historical and cultural background of the Yi people.

Yi people are an important part of the Chinese nation, mainly distributed in China, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Hunan, Tibet, Shaanxi and other provinces. According to the data of 20 10 census, the population of Yi people in China is 8.7 million, which is the seventh largest minority in China.

There are also rich Yi folk legends and fairy tales, such as "A tiao Shen", "Legend of Bailongzhai" and "Legend of Niu Jiao Mountain", which reflect the wisdom and belief of the Yi people and show their cultural charm and spiritual outlook.

The history of the Yi people can be traced back to the Neolithic Age around 3000 BC. They are one of the earliest residents in southwest China. In the long history, the Yi people have experienced many wars, migrations and cultural exchanges under different regimes, forming a unique national culture and historical tradition.

Generally speaking, the Yi people have a long history and rich culture, and their cultural traditions and historical heritage are of great significance and value to the development and prosperity of China culture.

In the Tang Dynasty, the Yi people's area was called "the southwest of Dianchi Lake" and was ruled by the central government. In Song Dynasty, some relatively complete tribal regimes began to appear in Yi areas, such as Du in southern Yunnan, Li in central Yunnan and Huang in eastern Yunnan. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Yi nationality areas were gradually incorporated into the territory of China, but they still retained their own unique culture and traditions.

Generally speaking, the Yi people have a long history and rich culture, and their cultural traditions and historical heritage are of great significance and value to the development and prosperity of China culture.