The Bai in Early Chinese Minority Film
After Liberation in 1949 Chinese cinema became a propaganda medium for the New China. The 1950 saw cinemas spreading to all towns, showing movies meant to increase the socialist spirit and fostering national unit. China's ethnic minorities often featured in these films before the Cultural Revolution. Only after its end played ethnic minority themes a role again. Here we look at films from before 2000 that feature the Bai minority.
Traditional Han teople in the market of Daqiao, Huize County
Brenda McLean: George Forrest, Plant Hunter
George Forrest, perhaps the most successful plant collector of his time, left little written about his numerous journeys to Yunnan, so this well-illustrated book fills in much needed detail about his life.
A number of Chinese historic texts covering life and politics in Yunnan have survived over the centuries. I have translated a few of them.
The Dali history museum inside the headquarters of Du Wenxiu.
This old caravan town on the Jinsha River is Yunnan's gateway to Tibet.
Brenda McLean: George Forrest, Plant Hunter
George Forrest, perhaps the most successful plant collector of his time, left little written about his numerous journeys to Yunnan, so this well-illustrated book fills in much needed detail about his life.
Shaxi is the most complete historic ensemble of a caravan town in Yunnan.
A history trading post on the upper reaches of the Yangzi.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Benzhu Worship | 24 Mar |
| Yangbi Sword Ladder Festival | 26 Mar |
| Snack Festival | 26 Mar |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 26 Mar |
| Sanduo Festival | 26 Mar |
| Benzhu Worship | 26 Mar |
| Houshan Ancestor Worship | 26 Mar |
| Horse Cherry Blossom | 26 Mar |
| Dragon and Tea Worship | 26 Mar |
| Migu Festival | 26 Mar |
| Cattle Festival | 26 Mar |
| Jianchuan Prince Festival | 26 Mar |
Markets this Friday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Hecun | 萂村 |
| Junhua | 均化 |
| Duomei | 朵美 |
| Xiangtu | 象图乡 |
| Jiancao | 捡槽 |
| Gunipen | 沽泥盆 |
| Shuixie | 水泄 |
| Waxi | 瓦溪 |
| Pingchuan | 平川 |
| Wuxing | 五星 |
| Caicun | 才村 |
| Liuhe | 六合 |
| Dali | 大理 |
| Heqing | 鹤庆县 |
| Yangbi | 漾濞彝族自治县 |
| Baidangping | 白荡坪 |
| Shaxi | 沙溪 |
| Zuòyì | 作邑 |
| Gonglang | 公郎镇 |
| Yousuo | 右所镇 |
| 寅街村 | |
| Beiya | 北衙 |
| Jijie | 鸡街乡 |
| Midian | 米甸镇 |
| 云南驿村 | |
| Wachang | 瓦厂乡 |
| 汤涧 | |
| 西庄 | |
| Xishan | 西山乡 |
| 大栗树 | |
| 前所 |
| Lijiang | 丽江 |
|---|---|
| Shunzhou | 顺州 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Xinhua | 新华乡 |
| Lengdun | 冷墩 |
| Lengquan | 冷泉镇 |
| Majie | 马街 |
| Dongshan | 东山镇 |
| Lvchun | 绿春县 |
| Shitouzhai | 石头寨 |
| Longwu | 龙武镇 |
| Nanke | 南科 |
| Xinjie | 新街 |
| Jinping | 金平苗族瑶族傣族自治县 |
| Mengqiao | 勐桥乡 |
| Wenshan | 文山 |
|---|---|
| Pingzhai | 平寨乡 |
| Muyang | 木央镇 |
| Banggu | 蚌谷乡 |
| Nanping (Majie) | 南屏镇 (马街） |
| Baoshan | 保山市 |
|---|---|
| Manglong | 芒龙 |
| Lincang | 临沧 |
|---|---|
| Cangyuan | 沧源佤族自治县 |
| Shuangjiang | 双江拉祜族佤族布朗族傣族自治县 |
| Xinhua | 新华彝族苗族乡 |
| Quannei | 圈内 |
| Junsai | 军赛乡 |
| Zhenkang | 镇康县 |
| Qujing | 曲靖市 |
|---|---|
| Baiwu | 白雾 |
| Daqiao | 大桥乡 |
| Jiache | 驾车乡 |
| Leye | 乐业镇 |
| Luna | 鲁纳乡 |
| Malu | 马路乡 |
| Shangcun | 上村乡 |
| Yulu | 雨碌乡 |
| Zhichang | 纸厂乡 |
| Zhaotong | 昭通 |
|---|---|
| Shuanghe | 双河 |