Monguor
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The Monguor are a sinicized group of Mongol peoples who inhabit the northeastern Tibetan highlands, specifically along the borders of Gansu and Qinghai provinces in China. They are considered a distinct ethnic group within Gansu, alongside Han Chinese, Hui, Turks, and Tibetans.12
The Monguor language differs significantly from other Mongolian languages, and its speakers rarely use a second language. Historically, the Monguor, like other Mongols, were nomadic, with a society structured around clans and blood relationships. Their traditional way of life involved herding livestock and seasonal movements.234
The Monguor are adherents of Tibetan Buddhism. While the broader history of the Mongols involves ancient tribal empires and migrations, the Monguor are specifically noted as a group residing in the northeastern Tibetan highlands.213
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GansuPopulation compositionOther major groups include Hui, Monguors (Mongols), Turks (Salars and Sarig Uighurs), and Tibetans. There are Monguors to the west of Lanzhou and Tibetans scattered over an area enclosed by the Zhuanglang, Datong, and Huang rivers. Minority autonomous prefectures and counties are established in the area where minority settlements are…
Read MoreOther major groups include Hui, Monguors (Mongols), Turks (Salars and Sarig Uighurs), and Tibetans. There are Monguors to the west of Lanzhou and Tibetans scattered over an area enclosed by the Zhuanglang, Datong, and Huang rivers. Minority autonomous prefectures and counties are established in the area where minority settlements are…
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Most of the Monguors and Tibetans have abandoned their nomadic way of life and have become sedentary villagers. They live in brick and mud houses resembling their former tents (yurts). Tibetans insist on simultaneous group actions within the village. For instance, every year, when the first day of…
Read MoreMost of the Monguors and Tibetans have abandoned their nomadic way of life and have become sedentary villagers. They live in brick and mud houses resembling their former tents (yurts). Tibetans insist on simultaneous group actions within the village. For instance, every year, when the first day of…
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