This article focuses on the concept of Chinese nationalism as a building and unifying tool of the nation.The Uyghurs are taken as a Muslim representative ethnic group in China as its forced Sinicization is the focus o...This article focuses on the concept of Chinese nationalism as a building and unifying tool of the nation.The Uyghurs are taken as a Muslim representative ethnic group in China as its forced Sinicization is the focus of global discussion,and the contention between the Uyghurs and the China state has become an international problem and a political headache for Beijing.This primarily Muslim group is one of the most numerous ethnic minorities in China,and has been affected by the assimilation policies adopted by the Chinese authorities with the purpose of strengthening the Chinese nation-state.The rise of national spirit in Chinese youth is unquestionable.Nation building has succeeded in almost all provinces.Only in a few of them does the state have to launch special educational and ideological programs,and sometimes resort to coercion to be successful.The aim of this article is to demonstrate that the Chinese nation building project is not complete despite the great efforts of the authorities.展开更多
THE Central University for Nationalities Ethnic Museum houses over 20,000 cultural relics relating to China’s 56 ethnic groups. The majority of these are traditional costumes and ornaments that examplify expertise on...THE Central University for Nationalities Ethnic Museum houses over 20,000 cultural relics relating to China’s 56 ethnic groups. The majority of these are traditional costumes and ornaments that examplify expertise on the part of ethnic minorities in weaving, dying, embroidery and tannage. Some are decades, and others centuries old. Exhibits such as the gifts to Chairman Mao Zedong and the central government in the early days of the People’s Republic from the Panchen Lama, Dalai Lama, and ethnic minorities across China are of great political and historical significance.展开更多
The State Council Information Office published on September 27, 2009, a white paper entitled China＇ s Policies toward Minorities and Common Prosperity and Development of All Nationalities. The white paper says that t...The State Council Information Office published on September 27, 2009, a white paper entitled China＇ s Policies toward Minorities and Common Prosperity and Development of All Nationalities. The white paper says that the policies well fit the national conditions and are correct. They are instrumental to promoting harmonious coexistence of all nationalities that work with one heart and one mind and in mutual cooperation; they have helped open up a good national situation characterized by economic development, political stability,展开更多
ACCORDING to legend, long, long ago there was only the sun in the sky. But suddenly one night, a strangely shaped moon appeared, it’s light scorched the grain seedlings in the fields, and thc terrified people prayed ...ACCORDING to legend, long, long ago there was only the sun in the sky. But suddenly one night, a strangely shaped moon appeared, it’s light scorched the grain seedlings in the fields, and thc terrified people prayed to heaven for help. At the foot of a mountain lived a beautiful lady named Ni Er and her husband, Ya La. She was in no mood to weave her brocade展开更多
ONCE upon a time, there was a poor man who had himself a hut. Because he had little money he had the roof made of a thin layer of poor quality straw matting. One night a thief came. He mounted the roof to see if there...ONCE upon a time, there was a poor man who had himself a hut. Because he had little money he had the roof made of a thin layer of poor quality straw matting. One night a thief came. He mounted the roof to see if there was any chance of getting into the house. But the straw mats could not stand his weight and he went right through the roof and fell onto the poor man, who was sound asleep. The thief was annoyed, and went to the King first timing in the morning. "Your Majesty," he said to the King, "I am a thief who knows my job very well. But last night I couldn’t steal anything. Instead, I broke my leg." The King sent for the poor man immediately. "It’s true, your Majesty," said the poor man when he arrived. "Then you must be sent to the gallows," announced the King, and ordered the gallows to be readied at once. Seeing what a fool the King was, the poor man cried, "I’m innocent, Your Majesty. It is the hut-builder who is guilty, because he didn’t build the roof strong enough."展开更多
IN ancient times, the sky was as blue and clear as a large, round mirror. But one day a sudden gust of fierce wind blew in from the western sky and continued for days and days. On the ninth day, a cloud of smoke welle...IN ancient times, the sky was as blue and clear as a large, round mirror. But one day a sudden gust of fierce wind blew in from the western sky and continued for days and days. On the ninth day, a cloud of smoke welled up from the west and covered the sun. The frightened people were left in terrible darkness. Yong Jian, a broad-shouldered youth who lived in Dongfeng Village at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain, made up his mind to remove the evil smoke and bring the sunshine back to the people. One day, Yong Jian met with an old man with a long beard. He told Yong Jian that there lived two nine-antler dragons in the western Shuanglong Mountain who had been preparing themselves for this moment for 9,990 years. The old man said that after展开更多
In China, whose population consists of 56 different nationalities, there are a great variety of native costumes. Shown is the native dress of some ethnic groups.
文摘This article focuses on the concept of Chinese nationalism as a building and unifying tool of the nation.The Uyghurs are taken as a Muslim representative ethnic group in China as its forced Sinicization is the focus of global discussion,and the contention between the Uyghurs and the China state has become an international problem and a political headache for Beijing.This primarily Muslim group is one of the most numerous ethnic minorities in China,and has been affected by the assimilation policies adopted by the Chinese authorities with the purpose of strengthening the Chinese nation-state.The rise of national spirit in Chinese youth is unquestionable.Nation building has succeeded in almost all provinces.Only in a few of them does the state have to launch special educational and ideological programs,and sometimes resort to coercion to be successful.The aim of this article is to demonstrate that the Chinese nation building project is not complete despite the great efforts of the authorities.
文摘THE Central University for Nationalities Ethnic Museum houses over 20,000 cultural relics relating to China’s 56 ethnic groups. The majority of these are traditional costumes and ornaments that examplify expertise on the part of ethnic minorities in weaving, dying, embroidery and tannage. Some are decades, and others centuries old. Exhibits such as the gifts to Chairman Mao Zedong and the central government in the early days of the People’s Republic from the Panchen Lama, Dalai Lama, and ethnic minorities across China are of great political and historical significance.
文摘The State Council Information Office published on September 27, 2009, a white paper entitled China＇ s Policies toward Minorities and Common Prosperity and Development of All Nationalities. The white paper says that the policies well fit the national conditions and are correct. They are instrumental to promoting harmonious coexistence of all nationalities that work with one heart and one mind and in mutual cooperation; they have helped open up a good national situation characterized by economic development, political stability,
文摘ACCORDING to legend, long, long ago there was only the sun in the sky. But suddenly one night, a strangely shaped moon appeared, it’s light scorched the grain seedlings in the fields, and thc terrified people prayed to heaven for help. At the foot of a mountain lived a beautiful lady named Ni Er and her husband, Ya La. She was in no mood to weave her brocade
文摘ONCE upon a time, there was a poor man who had himself a hut. Because he had little money he had the roof made of a thin layer of poor quality straw matting. One night a thief came. He mounted the roof to see if there was any chance of getting into the house. But the straw mats could not stand his weight and he went right through the roof and fell onto the poor man, who was sound asleep. The thief was annoyed, and went to the King first timing in the morning. "Your Majesty," he said to the King, "I am a thief who knows my job very well. But last night I couldn’t steal anything. Instead, I broke my leg." The King sent for the poor man immediately. "It’s true, your Majesty," said the poor man when he arrived. "Then you must be sent to the gallows," announced the King, and ordered the gallows to be readied at once. Seeing what a fool the King was, the poor man cried, "I’m innocent, Your Majesty. It is the hut-builder who is guilty, because he didn’t build the roof strong enough."
文摘IN ancient times, the sky was as blue and clear as a large, round mirror. But one day a sudden gust of fierce wind blew in from the western sky and continued for days and days. On the ninth day, a cloud of smoke welled up from the west and covered the sun. The frightened people were left in terrible darkness. Yong Jian, a broad-shouldered youth who lived in Dongfeng Village at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain, made up his mind to remove the evil smoke and bring the sunshine back to the people. One day, Yong Jian met with an old man with a long beard. He told Yong Jian that there lived two nine-antler dragons in the western Shuanglong Mountain who had been preparing themselves for this moment for 9,990 years. The old man said that after
文摘In China, whose population consists of 56 different nationalities, there are a great variety of native costumes. Shown is the native dress of some ethnic groups.
