A Study on the Mechanism of Cross-Ethnic Integration Among the Mosuo of the Naxi in Yongning
This article examines the mechanisms of inter-ethnic integration among the Mosuo people (Naxi ethnic group) in Yongning Township, Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan—a border region shared with Sichuan near Lugu Lake. Framed within the broader narrative of Chinese national unity-in-diversity formed through historical contact, interaction, connection, and fusion, the study uses Lévi-Strauss's anthropological "House" theory alongside literature review, fieldwork, and in-depth interviews. It analyzes Yongning's ethnic composition (Mosuo, Yi, Han, Pumi, and others), forms of cultural blending, house typologies reflecting ethnic fusion, and the internal/external factors driving intermarriage-based integration between Mosuo people and neighboring ethnic groups. Findings show that Yongning's Mosuo-centered integration mechanism exhibits high cultural diversity and inclusiveness, with different ethnic groups achieving harmonious coexistence through mutual respect. The study offers meaningful insight into cultural diversity and social harmony within China's multi-ethnic state, contributing to understanding the pluralistic-unity pattern of the Chinese nation.
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