Title: Multi-religion and Social Harmony: A Study of the Religious and Cultural Interaction of the Minority Groups in Lijiang of Yunnan
Abstract:Lijiang,inhabited by quite a few minority groups,has 22 ethnic groups living in harmony.Besides the local primitive religions,Buddhism,Taoism,Islamism,Christianity and Catholicism have their respectiv...Lijiang,inhabited by quite a few minority groups,has 22 ethnic groups living in harmony.Besides the local primitive religions,Buddhism,Taoism,Islamism,Christianity and Catholicism have their respective influence there and enjoy a mutual respect and development.In their development,these religions contact and mix with the local religions and cultures,which reveals a key feature of the religious development of the minority groups in Lijiang and lays a good foundation for the harmonious coexistence of different ethnic groups.Thus,besides the inheritance of the fine tradition,it is important to adapt the local religions to the socialist society and bring their potential into full play in helping build a harmonious society.Read More
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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