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Life in a Kam village in southwest China, 1930-1949

by Ou, Chaoquan.
Additional authors: Geary, D. Norman, -- 1958- | ebrary, Inc.
Series: Sinica Leidensia, 0169-9563 ; . v. 80 Published by : Brill, (Leiden ; | Boston :) Physical details: xiv, 264 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., maps.
Subject(s): Dong (Chinese people) -- China -- Liukai -- Social life and customs -- 20th century. | Liukai (China) -- Ethnic relations -- History -- 20th century. | Electronic books.
Year: 2007
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English translation of unpublished Chinese manuscript; hence no Chinese uniform title.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Location -- Langdong -- The name 'Kam' -- The villagers -- Physical characteristics of the people -- The village -- Farming -- Spinning and weaving -- Thrifty people -- Mornings and evenings -- Food -- Mealtime etiquette -- Drinks -- Clothing -- Coming-of-age -- Courtship by night -- Courtship by day -- Intimidating situations for young women -- Matchmakers -- Engagement ceremony -- Marriage and divorce -- Unorthodox marriages -- Marriage relationships -- The distinction in culture between men and women -- Clan-centred community -- Pipe-smoking elders -- No beggars or thieves -- Monotonous and primitive music -- Festivals and celebrations -- Children -- Survival in the midst of suffering -- Author's postscript -- Translator's postscript.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2011. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

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