Waxiang people
Ethnic group in China
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The Waxiang people (Chinese: 瓦乡人; pinyin: Wǎxiāngren) are an unrecognized ethnic group living along the Yuan River in Yuanling County of western Hunan, China. They call themselves Huaxiang people (Waxianghua pronunciation: [wa˧ɕioŋ˥])[citation needed], and speak Waxiang Chinese. Compared to the Han, Miao and Tujia people of the region, they are different in terms of living style, farming and other cultural norms.[how?]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| about 400,000[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Hunan, China: | |
| Languages | |
| Waxiang Chinese, Southwestern Mandarin, Xiang Chinese | |
| Religion | |
| Buddhism, traditional religions | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Miao people, Yao people, Han Chinese |
Population and distribution
The Waxiang people are an unrecognized ethnic group in China, with a population of about 400,000.[1] Currently, the views of scholars and the Chinese government are usually that Waxiang Chinese, the main language used by Waxiang people, is in the Mandarin subdivision of the Chinese language.[2] The Waxiang people are primarily located in northwestern Hunan province.
Ethnic group designation
Notable people
- Song Zuying: mother is Miao, father is Waxiang.[citation needed]