The Fourth International Conference on
Yi Studies:
Bimo Practice, Traditional Knowledge, and Ecosystem Sustainability
in the 21st Century
The Fourth International
Conference on Yi Studies: Schedule for International Participants'
Field Trip
Overall supervisor: Peng Yuzhang
Supervisors: Ggahxa Shyzzi, Anyu Shyssyr, Keqy Lanuo, Jjiela
Vuyy
Approaches: participating observation, visiting local households,
ethnographic interview
1. YI FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS
Date: August 23
Location: Mahojjo Village, Yyggejjo Township, Meigu
Content:
Jydi ssilu (wooden lacquerware), Quzzy gelu (silversmith arts),
Shezzy gelu (blacksmith crafts), Mamu gelu (bamboo weaving), Shanbie
shaqi (Felting), Yichy jjiti (weaving), Yosha nryzzy (spinning),
Mguolu yilu (embroidery), Hmodur mguoddu ddie (manufacture of
musical instruments), Syrzy lygur (carpentry), Lurnbi zziegur
(stonemasonry), Zapu nduxi (building mud walls) .
2. YI FOLKLORE AND CULTURE
Date: August 24
Location: Shubu Village, Lomo Township, Meigu
Contents:
Bimo Culture and Ritual
Zzotur hxatur: ritual to protect against hail;
Jjijo-Xi’obur: rituals to return possible curses or disaster
and blessing for happiness and harmony
Punyo ddesy bi: ritual to dispel misfortune came from croplands.
Bbo’o sypu bi: ritual healing- offering sacrifice to gods and
spirits of mountain peak for good health
Yi Instrumental Music:
Jjuhlu (Flute), Fusse (Erhu), Mabur (Bamboo clarinet), Hoho(Jew’s
Harp), Panbie( Moon Lute), Syrqi Bbuqi(Blowing the Leaf)
Yi Oral Tradition: Nyonyoho (folk songs and ballads), Kenre
(verbal dueling), Hnewo (epic tradition), Hmamu (educational mottos)
Others:
Ndeggu munyo hxi (folk judges and their dispute resolutions),
Mohni (Female Shaman),Ayi momge (Children’s Meeting), Avu gurnyie
qie (Girls’ Dance Game), Nuosu ge (Yi‐Style Wrestling)
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