Miao nationality is an ancient minority in China, scattered all over the world. At present, it is mainly distributed in Hunan, Qiandongnan, Hubei, Yunnan, Guangxi, Qiong and other provinces in China, as well as Laos, Vietnam, Thailand and other countries and regions in Southeast Asia. Miao people have many special systems and customs.
1, the system for managing the elderly
Manage the elderly (also called in some places? Old man? 、? Old hometown? ) is a natural leader in Miao village. The management of the elderly is naturally formed, not elected or hereditary. In Miao nationality, there are about three levels of management elders: the lowest level is the management elders of a village, called? Old man? , mainly play the role of mediating disputes in the village; The middle layer is the clan manager, called? Drummer? , mainly to mediate and manage disputes within the clan; The highest level is the manager of a place (including several villages), called? Dalitou? He is responsible for mediating major disputes in this film.
Li Lao is familiar with the Miao people's own ancient rules and regulations, can uphold justice, works diligently on weekdays, enjoys high prestige in the people's hearts, and plays a positive role in maintaining the production and living order of Miao society.
2, love hot and sour
The eating habits of Miao people prefer sour and spicy food, especially sour food. In the Miao nationality, almost every household will cook sour soup, sour fish, sour meat and other delicacies. Besides, Miao people also like drinking. Whether you are usually off work, visiting relatives and friends, or holding a wedding banquet, you are always entertaining guests with wine.
3. Love Camellia oleifera
Miao people in the border area of Hunan, Guangxi and Guizhou also like to drink camellia oleifera, which is a homemade food on weekdays. When eating, just add boiling water or boil it with fire. Camellia oleifera is delicious and healthy, and it is a high-grade drink for Miao people to keep healthy and entertain relatives and friends.
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