https://www.scmp.com/rss/505127/feed Edward Columbia is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and playwright who works in the United States and China. He co-founded and runs the production company Special Occasion Films, which makes narrative and documentary videos with a focus on social and cultural activism. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com When we read about China, it’s easy to assume the country is made up entirely of one ethnic group. The Han people, after all, comprise 92% of China’s population and dominate politics, culture, and society. What often escapes our attention is the extraordinary diversity of China’s ethnic groups. The Chinese government officially recognizes 55 ethnic minorities. In reality, there are even more tribes with their own distinct customs, traditions, and languages than the number suggests. Perhaps no... https://www.scmp.com/culture/china-ethnic-minority-akha-yunnan/article/3052490?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/china-ethnic-minority-akha-yunnan/article/3052490?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:15:39 +0000