Manchu Ethnic Minority

The Manchu people in Yunnan (云南) are primarily concentrated in Kunming (昆明) and Baoshan (保山), with smaller communities spread across other regions like Qujing (曲靖), Honghe (红河), Chuxiong (楚雄), and Dehong (德宏). The Manchu population in the province is estimated to be between 12,000 and 14,000, comprising about 0.03% to 0.04% of the total population. The community is primarily urbanized, with no distinct Manchu autonomous regions or townships in Yunnan (云南).

Historically, the Manchu people migrated to Yunnan (云南) during the Qing Dynasty (清朝), with some tracing their ancestry to Mongol (蒙古) soldiers of the Yuan Dynasty (元朝) and others to Qing garrison troops (清朝驻军). While most Manchu individuals have adopted Han Chinese (汉族) names and surnames, their cultural heritage is still preserved in places like Shuigouwa Village (水沟洼村), a historic Manchu settlement in Baoshan (保山) with a 600-year-old history.

The Manchu community in Yunnan (云南) maintains traditional practices such as the Golden Award Festival (颁金节), celebrating the creation of the Manchu name, and has a rich cultural history, including traditional clothing, paper-cutting, and unique wedding customs. Despite the integration of Manchu culture with local traditions, they retain a strong sense of identity through cultural festivals and historical practices.