How did the ethnic minorities in China come from?

The origins of ethnic minorities in China are as follows: Daur, Hui, Lisu, Korean, Naxi and Oroqen.

1, Daur nationality

They mainly live in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Heilongjiang Province, and a few live in Tacheng County, Xinjiang. "Daur" means "pioneer" Ethnic origin qidan. /kloc-in the middle of the 0/7th century, in order to safeguard the reunification of the motherland, this nation fired the first shot of armed resistance against Russian invasion. The Daur people call the Spring Festival "Agne" and regard it as the biggest festival in a year.

2. Hui nationality

Short for Hui nationality. /kloc-In the 3rd century, a large number of Muslims migrated from Central Asia to China and merged with the local Han, Uygur and Mongolian nationalities. In the long historical process, the Hui nationality gradually formed through intermarriage and other factors.

3. Lisu people

Lisu people were called "chestnut millet" in the Tang Dynasty. Lisu people first lived in Jinsha River valley at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan, and then gradually moved to Nujiang area in western Yunnan due to war and other reasons. In June 1985, 1 1, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County in Yunnan was established. Festivals: The main festivals are Yi Kuang (65438+February 20th, equivalent to the Spring Festival of the Han nationality), Torch Festival, Harvest Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Bath Festival, Knife and Pole Festival, etc.

4. Koreans

Korean people are mainly distributed in Jilin, Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces. Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture is the main inhabited area. The ancestors of Koreans are Koreans who moved from the Korean Peninsula to the northeast of China. The Korean people have five major festivals, which are still celebrated grandly. These five festivals are: Yuanri (Spring Festival), Shangyuan (Lantern Festival), Cold Food (Tomb-Sweeping Day), Dragon Boat Festival and Autumn Evening.

5. Naxi nationality

The ancient Qiang people who were originally nomadic in the Yellow River and Huangshui River basins in Qinghai Province moved south to southwest Sichuan and northwest Yunnan, and were divided into different ethnic groups, including Naxi. "That" means greatness or dignity, while "Xi" means being human. The Mosuo people of Naxi nationality in Lijiang believe in gods and worship nature, and believe that everything in the world is dominated by gods.

6. Oroqen nationality

The Oroqen nationality is a national self-declaration, and its meaning has two explanations, one is "people who live in the mountains" and the other is "people who use reindeer". Before the Qing Dynasty, people generally called the Oroqen nationality "Soren Department", "Sacrifice Department" or "Deer Department". After the founding of New China, they were collectively called Oroqen. June 18 every year is the traditional festival of Oroqen nationality-bonfire party.

References:

China Net _ Exposure of the Origin of 56 Nationalities in China: See how many you know.