Location -- Langdong -- The name 'Kam' -- The villagers -- Physical characteristics of the people -- The village -- Farming -- Spinning and weaving -- Thrifty people -- Mornings and evenings -- Food -- Mealtime etiquette -- Drinks -- Clothing -- Coming-of-age -- Courtship by night -- Courtship by day -- Intimidating situations for young women -- Matchmakers -- Engagement ceremony -- Marriage and divorce -- Unorthodox marriages -- Marriage relationships -- The distinction in culture between men and women -- Clan-centred community -- Pipe-smoking elders -- No beggars or thieves -- Monotonous and primitive music -- Festivals and celebrations -- Children -- Survival in the midst of suffering -- Author's postscript -- Translator's postscript
Summary
An insider's account of minority life in China which is also the sequel to "The Kam People of China."
Notes
English translation of unpublished Chinese manuscript; hence no Chinese uniform title
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-258) and index
Notes
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