Introducing Ethnic Groups in China: Miao People‼️ #china #chineseculture #ethnicwear #ethnicgroups

[DyVv]

I'm a Miao descendant & yes, it's true that jewelries are passed down. My necklace given by my mother is 100% silver, which is worth more than $1k. I treasure it's beauty & only wear it on special occasions. Our hair is considered good wealth and health; therfore we don't cut them. But I've never heard of the no touching hair custom 😅.

[Doxiy]

Here’s another fun fact about Miao people. Miao ladies will sew a decorative handkerchief or decorative talisman once in their life time for their husband or true love. They will gift it to the man.

[weareallfritz]

Everyone is commenting about the hair rule, but I'm here wondering how tying a leaf in a knot prevents you from getting a stomach ache

[jaeswift]

the Miao people are soooo friendly! i loved every moment i spent with them in Aba. plus, their food is the BOMB 💣

[YURLCALDISAPPINTMENT]

“Here have my handkerchief”
“Oh thank you”
*DO DO DA DOOO DO DO DA DOOOO*

[br-ken_rec-rd]

I'm of Miao descent and our family used to have not one, but two sets of silver! However, during one of the World Wars, the government cheated my great-grandma out of both of them. Sad, because they took advantage of that while my Great-Grandpa was away during the war. Because the women weren't as educated as the men back then, she was easily deceived. Now I can only wear fake sets as costume pieces. :(

[AgentK]

The Miao people are the only ones I’ve ever heard of who prefer silver to gold, I love it! I’ve never been a fan of gold… silver is so much more pretty

[everyonesaidmynamewasstupi]

“Don’t touch a woman’s hair”
Me: Seems like common sens-
“Or else her family will ENSLAVE YOU”
Me: …

[myLSTleftSCK]

Hua Cheng’s (Heaven Officials Blessing) clothing design is based on the Miao people. The culture is stunning, the craftsmanship is incredible

[squidy.tea-png]

Saving this for later
The ladies jewelry is literally the perfect art reference for a character design ive been wanting to make!

[gabbytheartfriend]

“Don’t touch a Miao woman’s hair.” How about just… don’t touch the hair of _anyone_ without their express permission?

[arronsong]

I am a Hmong/ Miao from Atlanta Georgia USA, one day I like to go visit my ancestors country in China, along the yellow river.

[Kyungo_]

Mf: *touches miao lady hair*
Miao Lady:And I took that personally

[GamerChick]

I saw a documentary once about the mountains in China and they had a short bit about these people. So much work goes into their embroidery and into their jewelry it's really impressive. I think it's really good that they keep the old traditions alive today!

[MirkaImagination]

Fun fact: one of the main characters from Heaven official's blessing is from the miao people. It's Hua Cheng. He wears silver jewellery and has mapple leaves and butterflies as symbols. Also since Hua Cheng's love interest is a man (yeah they are gay) the author finds other ways to declare their love and pass the Chinese laws. Many time using Miao's people culture references. Hua Cheng is almost using red and a lot of jewellery when next to his lover, Xie Lian (most used for marriage). Xie Lian also brushes his hair many times, even making braids and ponytails. And one time Xie Lian gives Hua Cheng a belt on his birthday

[KFCLfe]

Chinese culture is so fascinating and unique I absolutely love it!

[varsity.]

"Dont touch the hair" this should be a rule for everyone

[calicoathena]

It's not acceptable anywhere to just randomly touch someone's hair tho, no? I know it's considered rude in the US like that's your personal space being invaded.

[hatvielehobbies]

Regardless of ethnicity, don't touch peoples hair without consent.

[Fitzy_Fitz]

What some people hear "miao"
What i hear "meow"