China is made up of 56 ethnic groups. The Han people make up 91.02 percent of the total population, and the other 55 national minorities 8.98 percent. They are Mongolian, Hui, Tibetan, Uygur, Miao, Yi, Zhuang, Bouyi, Korean, Manchu, Dong, Yao, Bai, Tujia, Hani, Kazak, Dai, Li, Lisu, Wa, She, Gaoshan, Lahu, Shui, Dongxiang, Naxi, Jingpo, Kirgiz, Tu, Daur, Mulam, Qiang, Blang, Salar, Maonan, Gelo, Xibe, Achang, Pumi, Tajik, Nu, Ozbek, Russian, Ewenki, Benglong, Bonan, Yugur, Jing, Tatar, Drung, Oroqen, Hezhen, Moinba, Lhoba and Gelo. Equality, unity, mutual help and common prosperity are the basic principles of the Chinese government in handling the relations between ethnic groups. The Constitution of the PRC specifies that all ethnic groups are equal. The state protects the lawful rights and interests of the minority peoples. Discrimination against or oppression of any ethnic group is prohibited; all acts that undermine the unity of the ethnic groups or create splittis among them are forbidden.     There are 55 minorities living in China, most of them live in the backward west part, where they have kept their unique cultures and customs for several thousand years, and they celebrate their own festivals which are really colorful and fascinating. Our minority tours will bring you into a colorful ethnic folklore world where you may be intoxicated with exquisite ethnic handcrafts, colorful costumes, elegant buildings, numerous loving legends and delicious cuisines.     Yunnan has 25 minorities out of a total of 56 nationalities in all of China. Visiting there is very much like visiting 26 different nations. So far as we know, no other place on earth has as much diversity in such a small area. You will always have a brand new experience "just down the road". The 25 ethnic groups give a rich patina of diversity and color to the Yunnan scene, contributing with their colorful ethnic costumes, their traditional songs and dances, to the attractive life of the old towns, the villages, the fairs and the festivals. The Water Splashing Festival of the Dai people, the March Fair of the Bai people, the Torch Festival of the Yi people, the unique life style of the Moso people, and the ancient music of the Naxi people, etc. will leave you with a happy memory that will last a lifetime.       View Cart   |   My Account   |   Checkout June 14, 2005 April 24, 2005 Antiques & Collectables Arts Audio & CDs Books Chiyou International Tour Clothing Crafts Greeting Cards Hmong ABC Publications Hmongland Publishing Jewelry Paj Ntaub (Embroidery) Photos and Films Postcards Posters & Maps Videos Yuepheng Xiong Huangpiao Project ADO Nyob zoo and welcome to Hmong Arts, Books & Crafts: The First Hmong Bookstore (easily known as Hmong ABC). At Hmong ABC, we are dedicated to preserving and promoting the Hmong people through our large collections of arts, books and crafts. We're pleased to serve you online through our secure website. We hope you will enjoy visiting, and browsing through, our website. If you can't find a specific product, let us know. If it exists, we can get it for you. We can be reached via email at hmongabc@hmongabc.com, or by phone at (651) 293-0019 and ask for Yuepheng Xiong or Shoua V. Xiong. WHAT'S NEW King Chiyou (Huab Tais Txiv Yawg) More Info King Wu Bayue (Huab Tais Paj Yias Vwj) More Info General Zhang Xiumei More Info General Bao Dadu More Info Battle of Huang Piao More Info Battle of Lang De More Info Taug Txoj Lw Ntshav: Txoj Kev Mus Cuag Huab Tais Hmoob More Info Dust of Life: A True Ban Vinai Love Story by Dr. Gary Yia Lee More Info The Root & the Fruit: Hmong Identity by Dr. Pao Saykao More Info   Click here to browse our store ANNOUNCEMENTS Our new video "Taug Txoj Lw Ntshav Daim 3" will be coming out in July 2005.    If you're interested in an educational tour of the Trail of Migration of the Hmong in China, please contact Yuepheng Xiong at 651-338-7443, or via email at yuepheng@hmongabc.com. More Info   More Info More Info More Info Click here to browse our store CONTACT US Store Location: HMONG ABC 298 University Ave W Saint Paul, MN 55103 United States of America Telephone and Fax: (651) 293-0019, phone (651) 293-3994, fax E-mail: hmongabc@hmongabc.com More Info Click here to browse our store Copyright 2004 Hmong ABC    -   Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Home   |   News   |   Browse Store   |   About Us   |   Contact Us   |   Others   |   Links   |   View Cart   |   My Account   |   Checkout