Blang
The Blang are an ethnic group recognized by the People’s Republic of China as one of the 56 official ethnic groups. They are predominantly distributed in Yunnan Province, with substantial communities in Xishuangbanna and Dehong Prefectures, and smaller populations in Guangxi and border areas near Southeast Asia.
Language: The name Blang refers to both the ethnonym and the Blang language. The language belongs to
Culture and economy: Traditionally, Blang communities practice agriculture, with rice farming as a principal activity, alongside
Religion and belief: The Blang have historically practiced animism and ancestor worship, with rituals conducted to
Writing and education: There is no widely used traditional Blang script. In modern times, schooling is conducted
The Blang are part of the complex ethnic mosaic of southern China, maintaining distinctive languages, dress,