Author, Corporation:
欧潮泉
ISBN:
9789004162297
Language:
English
Pages:
XIV, 264 S
,
Ill., Kt
Series Statement:
Sinica Leidensia 80
Series Statement:
Sinica Leidensia
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Ou, Chaoquan, 1930 - Life in a Kam village in southwest China, 1930-1949
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Ou, Chaoquan, 1930 - Life in a Kam village in southwest China, 1930-1949
DDC:
305.895/9
Keywords:
Dong (Chinese people) Social life and customs 20th century
;
Liukai (China) Ethnic relations 20th century
;
History
;
Guizhou Südost
;
Dong
;
Geschichte 1930-1949
Description / Table of Contents:
Location -- Langdong -- The name 'Kam' -- The villagers -- Physical characteristics of the people -- The village -- Farming -- Spinning and weaving -- Thrifty people -- Mornings and evenings -- Food -- Mealtime etiquette -- Drinks -- Clothing -- Coming-of-age -- Courtship by night -- Courtship by day -- Intimidating situations for young women -- Matchmakers -- Engagement ceremony -- Marriage and divorce -- Unorthodox marriages -- Marriage relationships -- The distinction in culture between men and women -- Clan-centred community -- Pipe-smoking elders -- No beggars or thieves -- Monotonous and primitive music -- Festivals and celebrations -- Children -- Survival in the midst of suffering
Note:
English translation of unpublished Chinese manuscript; hence no Chinese uniform title
,
Includes bibliographical references and index
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