A Comparative Study of Heilongjiang Minority Costumes and Customs (taking Oroqen and Manchu as examples).

Abstract

National clothes and jewelry, one might say, are the symbol of a particular nation. Such factors of influence as, different living conditions, culture, history and others, lead to their great diversity. Each nation has its own unique clothing and jewelry, exploring them you can even deeper understand the national culture and see the unique cultural value. Using the analytical method, and taking as an example the small peoples of Heilunjiang, let us compare the national dress, jewelry and customs, study the clothing and jewelry of the Manchus and Orochon. Analyzing from the point of view of clothing, we will study its functions even more and determine the factors of difference at this stage. Through the analysis of clothing, we will clearly define the distinctive features of clothing of various small nations and the factors of their difference. Then, we will pro-pose a rational development strategy to promote the long-term development of national dress in China.