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Ethnic Spirit Research along the Tea-Horse Ancient Trail in Ganzi Prefecture

Author(s)

Juan Du*

Affiliation(s)

School of History, Culture&Tourism, Sichuan Minzu College, Kangding, Sichuan, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

The Ancient Tea Horse Road primarily centers around the Yunnan, and Sichuan triangle, consisting of the main routes known as the Dian-Zang Road and the Chuan-Zang Road, along with numerous supporting branches. It's an ancient pathway of communication between the Han Chinese and Minzu cultures that has spanned thousands of years. As one of the renowned historical trade routes in China's west, it has served as a corridor for interaction and integration among various ethnic groups in the southwestern region. In the Ganzi Prefecture, which lies along the Chuan-Zang section of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, the continuous blending of Han and Zang cultures is witnessed. The Chuan-Zang Tea Horse Road represents a pathway of unwavering national spirit, characterized by resilience, persistence, self-improvement, diligence, and bravery. It embodies the fusion of cultures and the path of fraternal unity among various ethnic groups. Promoting and inheriting the spirit of the Ancient Tea Horse Road is not only conducive to upholding traditional culture and fostering local economic development but, more importantly, to solidifying the awareness of the Chinese national community.

Keywords

Ganzi Prefecture; Tea Horse Ancient Road; Diligent and Brave; Continuous Self-Improvement; National Spirit

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