I. Distribution of ethnic minorities:
1, there are 56 ethnic groups in China * * *, among which the Han nationality is the largest, and the other 55 ethnic groups are called ethnic minorities.
2. Ethnic minorities are mainly distributed in the southwest, northwest and northeast of China, as well as Guangxi and Inner Mongolia.
3. Different ethnic minorities have their own unique characteristics in language, religion, customs, clothing and diet.
Second, the cultural characteristics and traditions of ethnic minorities:
1, ethnic minorities have rich and diverse cultural heritage, including language, music, dance, drama, painting, sculpture and other artistic forms.
Every ethnic minority has its own unique traditional festivals and important anniversaries, such as Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.
3. The costumes, architectural styles and folk arts of ethnic minorities all reflect strong national characteristics and local culture.
Third, the protection and development of ethnic minorities:
1. The government of China attaches great importance to the protection and development of ethnic minorities, and has taken a series of measures, such as setting up local government agencies such as autonomous regions, autonomous prefectures and autonomous counties, to guarantee the autonomy rights of ethnic minorities.
2. The government has also increased economic support for ethnic minority areas, improved people's livelihood conditions and promoted economic development and cultural prosperity in ethnic minority areas.
3. At the same time, actively inherit and carry forward the excellent cultural heritage of ethnic minorities, strengthen cultural exchanges and blend, and enhance mutual understanding and friendship among ethnic groups.
Diversity of minority cultures
1. Cultural differences of different ethnic minorities
Each ethnic minority has its own unique language system and writing, and the degree of language intercommunication between different ethnic groups is low. Every ethnic minority has its own traditional costumes, and colors, patterns and styles have special significance. Every ethnic minority has its own unique religious beliefs and traditional customs.
2. Cultural exchange and integration of ethnic minorities.
Ethnic minorities have carried out extensive exchanges and integration in the long history, forming a pluralistic and integrated national culture. Ethnic minority cultures are also actively communicating with other cultures, absorbing the essence of foreign cultures and forming new cultural forms.
3. Protection and inheritance of minority cultures
The government has formulated relevant policies and regulations to strengthen the protection and inheritance of minority cultures. Carry out investigation, research and collection of minority cultures, establish archives of minority cultures, and ensure the confirmation and inheritance of national cultures.