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The Hani people have been in Yunnan Province for
many years. Over time, as other people groups
have invaded their land, they have moved to
the higher, less fertile land. They are one
of China's poorest people groups. Many of the
Hani people are farmers, and common crops include
rice, millet, cotton, peanuts, indigo
and tea.
The Hani people are extremely hospitable. They
will welcome strangers into their homes and
serve them the best food they can offer. In
addition, the Hani love to sing and dance. Popular
instruments include three- and four-stringed
instruments, flutes and gourd-shaped wind instruments.
On any day, the Hani can be heard singing songs
about their 2,500 year history. They also put
on a spectacular display of singing and dancing
during their October New Year celebration and
the June Festival, two major holidays among
the Hani.
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