The Demon King and Other Festival Folktales of China / / Carolyn Han.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Hawaii Press Archive eBook-Package Pre-2000
• VerfasserIn: Han, Carolyn,
• MitwirkendeR: Han, Jay,; Li, Ji,
• Place / Publishing House: Honolulu : : University of Hawaii Press, , [2023]; ©1995
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (80 p.) :; 21 illus.
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Dedication --; Contents --; Preface --; The Demon King of the Dai --; Dr. Yuto and the Wild Rat Star --; The Feather—A Miao Love Story --; A Legend of Ni Chi
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9780824844226; 9783110564150
• DOI: 10.1515/9780824844226
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Carolyn Han.

The festival folktales in this collection take readers of all ages on a fascinating journey to the remote villages of the Dai, Xizang, Miao, and Hani, four minority groups of southwest China. In addition to the Han (ethnic Chinese) majority, 55 national minority groups live within China's borders, each with its own language, beliefs, festivals, and folktales. The delightful and entertaining legends behind the Dai Water Splashing Festival, the Xizang Bathing Festival, the Miao Lusheng Fair, and the Hani New Year celebration reflect the values and customs of these diverse nationalities. A retelling of each legend is followed by a colorful description of the festival and how it is celebrated today and accompanied by stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Li Ji.