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People Like Us
by the editor
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any of the
minority groups in China
call themselves by a term that |
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Cell phones are popular here too!
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He cradles his child during a break.
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Everyone cares about a good deal on meat.
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means: “They are like us.” It is an inclusive way to say that clan, or
that village speaks the way we do, dresses the way we do, and thinks
the way we do.
Most of the content on this website showcases aspects of China’s
minority cultures that are unique. As authors, we are trying to help
you, the international audience, virtually experience these seemingly
exotic cultures.
We also hope that as you get a more personal look at the lives of
China’s ethnic peoples, you will realize, “They are people like me.”
The more time I spend with local people, the more I see the
similarities. Their primary concerns are the same ones that I have:
they want their family members to be close by, and they want them to
stay healthy. They want their children to succeed. They want to earn
enough money to meet their family’s needs. They want stability and
success.
While we do cherish the unique aspects of each culture, we should not
let those external features hide the shared hopes and dreams basic to
all. As you scan the site this
time,
try to look for things you share
in common with China’s minority peoples. |
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