Nu Ethnic Minority

Nu ethnic minority is one of the ethnic groups with a smaller population. Nu people mainly live in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, with a population of more than 30,000. Nu ethnic minority derives its name from the fact that Nu people live on both sides of the Nujiang river. It is one of the ancient ethnic groups on both sides of the Nujiang river and Lancang river.

Distribution of Nu Ethnic Minority

Nu ethnic minority is mainly distributed in Nujiang prefecture‘s Lushui, Fugong, Gongshan and Lanping, as well as Diqing prefecture’s Weixi and Tibet’s Zayu county. Nu ethnic minority is intermingled with Lisu, Dulong, Tibetan, Bai, Han, Naxi and other ethnic groups. Autonomous Area

Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County

Nu Ethnic Town

Pihe Nu Ethnic Town of Fugong County, Nujiang

Music Singing is also one of the most popular folk social activities in the life of the Nu people. It is not only the natural expression of the aspirations of the Nu people, but also the direct representation of their thoughts and emotions. During celebrating festivals, planting, hunting, building houses, celebrating the harvest and holding weddings, people would sing songs to express and enjoy themselves. Among them, the influential and representative works are “sitting and singing beside the fireplace”, “sacrificing hunting god tune”, “wedding song”, “Ruodeng tune” and “sacrificial song”.

Cultural Heritages of Nu Ethnic Minority

Dabiya Folk Dance of Nu Ethnic Minority Oh De De- Folk Song of Nu Ethnic Minority Ruorou Language of Nu Ethnic Minority Culture and Customs of Nu Ethnic Minority

Inheritors

Li Hanliang Bo Yisi Lu Jiya A Zhen

Festivals and Activities of Nu Ethnic Minority

Peach Blossom (Taohua) Festival New House Congratulations Ceremoney New Rice (Xinmi) Festival Mountain Forest Worship Festival Jigushen Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority Jijiamu Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority Spring Festival (Luse) of Nu Ethnic Minority Flower Festival (Fairy Festival)  Rumiqi Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority Flowers Festival of Nu Ethnic Minority

Keep Reading

Bingzhongluo Town Nu Ethnic Culture Protection Area in Gongshan County, Nujiang