Traditions -> Ethnic Minority

Architecture of the Dai People

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The architecture of the Dai region is distinctive, known especially for the Dai-style temples, bamboo bridges and houses. The temples combine the styles of South Asian and Chinese culture and can be shaped like pavilions, thrones, bells, and so on. Bamboo houses are designed based on local conditions. Made entirely of bamboo, the houses have two floors - downstairs for livestock and upstairs for people - a clean, light and well - ventilated design.

The Dai Nationality

The Dai ethnic minority, which numbers 1,158,989, is distributed throughout the Dai Autonomous Region and the Dehong Dai-Jingpo Autonomous Region in Xishuangbanna in the southern part of Yunnan Province.

Black Pottery of the Dai Nationality

Black Pottery of the Dai Nationality

Black pottery pot with carved design...
Resources of Xishuangbanna

Resources of Xishuangbanna

Thanks to the area's favorable climate, agriculture and horticulture developed very early...
Elephant-foot Drum Dance

Elephant-foot Drum Dance

The Elephant-foot drum dance is another well known dance for men...
Door-closing and Door-opening Festivals

Door-closing and Door-opening Festivals

The Door-closing and Door-opening Festivals are the two longest and grandest periods...
Flower Street Festival

Flower Street Festival

The Huajie Festival (Flower Street Festival) is held on the seventh day of the first lunar month...