Study On The Livelihood Strategies And Ethnic Relations Of The Han Villages In Yongning Mosuo Communities

To build a strong sense of community among the Chinese nation,it is essential to depend on both the majority and minority ethnic groups.Communication and integration between different ethnicities are also considered fundamental methods.Studying the Han society in ethnic minority areas,as opposed to solely focusing on Han or ethnic minority societies,enables us to comprehend the social,economic,and cultural factors that facilitate interaction between different ethnic groups in China’s multiethnic communities.In addition,due to Yongning’s unique cultural and geographical location,it has been a classic fieldwork site for ethnography and anthropology,and studying the ethnic relations in this region holds certain significance.However,currently,most research in the Yongning area has focused on the Mosuo people’s marriage and family system and their culture.Further follow-up research is necessary to investigate ethnic exchanges between ethnic minorities and the Han ethnic group after the reform and opening up.At the same time,the Han ethnic group in the Yongning area have ties to the market.Therefore,the author conducted research on the Han villages in the Yongning Mosuo communities through participatory observation and in-depth interviews,exploring the livelihood strategies of the Han ethnic group and the ethnic relations between the Han and ethnic minorities.This research not only deepens our understanding of the history and current state of markets in ethnic areas,but also provides case support and practical experience for strengthening the sense of community among the Chinese nation.Neiba Village is a naturally formed village mainly inhabited by Han people.The ancestors of many Han people in the village migrated here during the social upheavals of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China.Before liberation,the Han people in Neiba mainly supported themselves by renting land,and they were tenants under the local chieftain and landlords.After the land reform,the Han people in Neiba were allotted their own plots of land.However,frequent division of families and the traditional belief that having more children brings more blessings led to a conflict of having too many people and too little land among the Han people.After the Reform and Opening-up policy,there was a relatively free space for agricultural production in rural areas,and the Han people in Neiba village gradually shifted to the market.Today,Yongning market has become the largest market in the northern part of Ninglang.It provides convenience for the interaction,communication,and integration of various ethnic groups in terms of economy and culture,serving as a link for ethnic interaction.Based on this space of constructing ethnic relations,the Han people in Neiba village have transitioned from a village community to a market community,playing the role of intermediaries in ethnic economic exchange and social and cultural integration.They have connected various ethnic minorities and formed a "candy gourd" style of ethnic relations.