What's the difference between Miao's raw seedlings and mature seedlings？ It's easy to make a joke if you don't know!

　　Miao nationality is an important minority in China, with a long history and unique cultural tradition. In the Miao community, there are two different groups, namely "seedling" and "mature seedling". There are obvious differences between the two groups in religion, culture and lifestyle. The following small series will take you to discuss the seedlings and mature seedlings of Miao nationality in depth to deepen your understanding of these two groups.

　　Background and characteristics of Miao nationality

　　Miao is a major minority in southern China, mainly distributed in Guizhou, Hunan, Yunnan and Guangxi. Miao nationality has a long history and unique cultural tradition, and is famous for its fine and colorful embroidery and Miao song and dance culture. Miao nationality is an open-minded, hardworking and brave people. They are hospitable and attach importance to the unity of family and community.

　　Definition and difference between raw seedlings and mature seedlings

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　　Shengmiao refers to the Miao people who have never been sinicized. They live in the deep mountains and forests where the Miao people traditionally live, and are relatively isolated from the outside world. Shengmiao maintains its own unique lifestyle and cultural tradition, including its own language, clothing, customs and habits. There are obvious differences between them and the Han nationality, and they are relatively closed to the outside world and isolated from the world.

　　Mature seedling

　　Mature Miao refers to a group of Miao people who have almost been sinicized. This branch of Miao people is called "mature Miao" because they have accepted the influence of Han culture to a great extent and integrated into Han society. There is almost no difference in appearance and lifestyle between mature Miao and Han people. Unless they wear traditional Miao costumes or appear in Miao villages, it is difficult to distinguish them.

　　Differences in religious beliefs and languages

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　　Most of the seedlings still adhere to the traditional beliefs of the Miao people, believe in their own religion, and maintain their own belief ceremonies and festivals. They live in a relatively closed deep forest, and religious belief is an important link for them to maintain society and culture. Shengmiao maintain their own Miao language, which is the main way for them to communicate with the outside world. They use the language with Miao characteristics, which reflects their unique culture and identity.

　　Mature seedling

　　Most of the mature seedlings have accepted the beliefs of the Han nationality, and they have close contact with the Han society and gradually integrated into the religious culture of the Han nationality. Among them, the difference of religious belief is not the main distinguishing point. Most of the mature seedlings no longer use Miao language, but use Chinese to communicate. This is related to their integration with the Han society, and it is also one of the reasons why they are called "mature seedlings".

　　Social communication and cultural inheritance

　　Under the influence of modern education and media, the mature Miao people may gradually lose their traditional culture, which is facing certain challenges for the unique cultural inheritance and identity of the Miao people. However, there are still people and organizations in the mature Miao community who are actively trying to protect and inherit the Miao culture. Governments at all levels and social organizations are also strengthening the protection and inheritance of Miao culture, promoting the combination of tradition and modernity of Miao culture, so that Miao culture can develop sustainably.

　　Ethnic Identity and Cultural Diversity

　　Miao nationality's seedling and mature seedling represent a phenomenon faced by ethnic minorities in modern society. Under the background of globalization, the communication and integration between ethnic groups are increasing, and the cultural identity and inheritance of ethnic minorities are facing new challenges. The Miao nationality's raw and mature seedlings reflect the cultural diversity within the Miao nationality, which is the characteristic of a pluralistic society and the richness of China nationality.

　　In the process of protecting and inheriting minority cultures, we should respect and protect the cultural rights and interests of ethnic minorities, encourage ethnic minorities to continue to inherit and develop their own traditional cultures, and constantly enrich the diverse China culture. At the same time, we should strengthen cultural exchanges and mutual learning, promote mutual understanding and integration among ethnic groups, and achieve common prosperity and development.

　　Write to the end

　　The Miao nationality's young and mature seedlings represent the characteristics of cultural diversity in a multi-ethnic society. The raw seedlings keep the purity and primitiveness of the Miao tradition, while the mature seedlings merge with the Han culture in modern society. Protecting and inheriting the Miao culture is an important social responsibility. Only by strengthening the protection and inheritance of the Miao culture can the unique culture of the Miao people shine in the generations and add luster to the multi-culture of the Chinese nation. In the era of globalization, the cultural inheritance of Miao nationality is also an important part of the cultural diversity of all mankind, which deserves our common cherish and care.