Jinghong Local Customs

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Dai Language
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Dai and Chinese

One of the first things you'll notice in Jinghong is all signs are in two languages. After asking around found out the other language is Dai. It is one of the only minority groups in China with a written language, and it is similar to Thai.

Written Feb 28, 2010

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Men in Skirts
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Jinghong has a large Burmese population. Many Burmese men wear a longyi, which is a type of long wrap skirt.

Written Feb 28, 2010

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Street Life
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Many people live their lives on the street- not homeless, mind you. It's just where the business is. So, here is some of the street life of Jinghong.

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Updated May 29, 2008

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Many people live their lives on the street- not homeless, mind you. It's just where the business is. So, here is some of the street life of Jinghong.

Written May 28, 2008

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