Tourism in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture

Due to the geographical environment and historical conditions, the development of Chuxiong Prefecture culture shows the dual characteristics of richness, openness and singleness and closure. In the dam area and along the transportation lines, due to the influence of the culture of neighboring areas and the development of successive Central Plains dynasties, a local culture with Han culture as the main feature has been formed; in the minority ethnic areas in the mountainous areas, due to relative isolation from the outside world, minority groups such as the Yi people have been preserved. National traditional culture. However, the two cultures have blended with each other for a long time, influenced each other, and absorbed each other, forming a multi-ethnic and local traditional culture in Chuxiong Prefecture.

There are a large number of myths, legends and epics of the Yi people about the world, all things, the origin of mankind, etc. that have been handed down to this day, such as "Meige", "Chamu", etc., which are treasures in the cultural treasure house of the Chinese nation. In the Ming Dynasty, a large number of immigrants from the south of the Yangtze River flowed into the state, and Han culture gradually became popular in towns and dam areas. Local literati emerged in large numbers, such as Yao An's Ertao (Tao Jue and Tao Gong) and later Gao Ying, Chuxiong's Liu Liansheng and Chi Sheng Chun, etc., have made outstanding achievements in literature, history, philosophy and other fields. From the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, society underwent rapid changes. With the emergence of modern education and the introduction of various new ideas and new cultures, the culture of the Chuxiong area developed in a turbulent social environment and was always integrated with social changes and national salvation movements. . Some Chuxiong students studied abroad, participated in various New Culture Movements, promoted social reforms, promoted civilized atmosphere, accepted Marxism-Leninism, and devoted themselves to the liberation of the Chinese nation. During the Anti-Japanese War, a large number of cultural people from the mainland set foot in the territory. New cultural activities such as film, photography, newspapers, literature and art, and drama performances began to appear. Mass cultural activities were active for a while, and medical care, sports, and natural sciences also developed accordingly.

While Han culture was widely spread in the dam area, ethnic minorities in the mountainous areas also gradually learned Sinology, and some of them had Chinese diplomas. In the process of interacting with the Han people, various ethnic minorities gradually used the Han language and absorbed Han culture to enrich their own culture. Han culture is also influenced by the local natural environment and national culture, and has obvious local characteristics. Ru lanterns are widely spread in the dam area. Yuanmou, Lufeng lanterns, Yao'an lanterns and Lianhualuo lanterns each have different styles, and Yi lanterns with strong characteristics have also been produced. There are folk songs, yangko, and folk songs of different styles in various places, and Yunnan opera also has variations in different states. However, due to class oppression and ethnic prejudice, the excellent culture of the Yi and other ethnic minorities has never been valued and promoted by the ruling class. This has greatly inhibited the prosperity of the unique ethnic minority culture. Most of the Yi books are written in Yi language. It is only spread among the people and preserved in the hands of Bimo; some excellent national and folk cultures are only passed down orally from generation to generation, and some of them survive on their own. Chieftain Feng of Wuding once established Yi schools and published Yi classics. A large number of ancient Yi classics that have been handed down to this day record content including history, astronomy, literature and art, medicine, customs, political affairs, etc. In 2008, "Meige" declared by Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province was selected into the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage list, folk literature project category, serial number 550.

In 2010, "Yi Medicine (Yi Medicine Water Plaster Therapy)" declared by Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province was selected into the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage list, traditional medicine project category, serial number 2.