What is the branch of the country?

There are 59 branches of Miao nationality and 9 branches of Yi nationality.

Miao nationality:

1. Xiangxi Branch: This branch calls itself "Guoxiong", formerly known as "Hongmiao", and takes the border area of Hunan, Guizhou, Chongqing and Hubei (namely Wuling area) as its distribution center. The language used is Miao Xiangxi dialect, which is divided into eastern dialect and western dialect. The eastern dialect is mainly used in Yuanling, Luxi, Chenxi and some towns in Guzhang, while the western dialect is used in Fenghuang, Huayuan, Jishou, Baojing, Yongshun, Longshan, Mayang, Xinhuang, Songtao, Tongren, Jiangkou, Yinjiang, Shiqian, Dejiang, Yanhe, Yuping, Xiushan, Youyang, Pengshui and Chongqing. Now, except Xiangxi, Songtao, Tongren, Xiushan and Pengshui, some counties still retain their own languages and costumes, and other counties are basically sinicized. The clothing of this branch is Xiangxi style.

2. Shidong Clan: This clan calls itself "Meng", which is distributed in Shidong, Laotun,,, Sixin, Wuhe, Dabachang and its neighboring towns such as Shibinma, Liuhe and huangping county in Taijiang, Guizhou. The language is Shidong dialect, Miao northern dialect (also known as Qiandongyang dialect), and the costumes are Qingshuijiang Shidong style.

3. Ge Dong ethnic group: this ethnic group calls itself "Meng" and is closely related to the Shidong ethnic group. It is distributed in Gedong, Jiaodong, Baogong in Taijiang, Wenquan in Jianhe County, Censong and other towns and villages. The language is Gedongfang dialect, the northern dialect of the central Miao language, and the dress is Gedongfengge in Qingshuijiang.

4. A branch of leather: this branch calls itself "wood". They are mainly distributed in Geyi, Daban, Tang Kai, Wengxiang, Wu Di, Binhai and other towns in Taijiang. Language is a dialect of northern Miao language. The clothes are made of Qingshui Jiangpi.

5. abutment arch branch: this branch calls itself "Meng" and is called "Jiugu Miao" in Qing history. It is distributed in Taigong Town of Taijiang, covering some villages in Tainong, Nansheng, Fangsheng, Hongyang, Dengjiao, Bachang, Baojiang, Geyi, Ge Dong and Baogong. The language used is Taigong dialect, the northern dialect of the central Miao language. Clothing for the Qingshuihe platform.

6. Tributary of Bala River: This tributary calls itself "Ganong", which was called "Jiugu Miao" and "Black Miao" in Qing history. It is distributed on both sides of Bala River, covering the whole territory of Leishan County, some villages in towns and villages such as Paiyang, Taipan, Nanwa, Nangong and Jiaoxia in Taijiang County, some villages in towns and villages such as Guading, Pingle, Kaihuai, Gechong and Wu Di, and some villages in Taiyong Township in Jianhe County. The language is the northern dialect of the central Miao language, among which Xijiang dialect, Danjiang dialect and Guiding dialect are different, and Guading dialect is determined as the standard phonetic point of the central Miao language. The clothes are in the style of Qingshui River and Xijiang River.

7. Ping Huang Branch: This branch calls itself "Meng". It is distributed in various towns and villages in huangping county, Guizhou Province, and some villages in neighboring towns and villages such as Binhai, Wanshui, Guan Ying, Pingliang, Dafengdong, Shibin Baixi, Wengxi, Xinqiao, Zhegang, Wengjun, Fengshan and Si Xia in Majiang County. The language used is Ping Huang dialect, the northern dialect of Miao language. The costumes are Qingshuijiang, Ping Huang and Zhenfeng.

8. High-standard branch: This branch calls itself "wood". It is distributed in some villages next to the manuscript, such as Wenquan, Gaobiao, Zhenjiang, Guanguan Township and Gedong and Jiaodong Township in Taijiang County. The languages are the central dialect and the northern dialect of Miao language. Clothing is a Qingshuijiang manuscript style.

9. Liuchuan clan: This clan calls itself "Meng" and is distributed in some villages of towns and villages such as Liuchuan, Jiugan, Jiuyi, Nanshao, Taiyong, Zhanmo, Wengzuo, Nanbao and Huipai in Jianhe County. The language is the northern dialect of the central Miao language, and the costumes are the style of Qingshuijiang Liuchuan.

10. Gao Qiu branch: This branch calls itself Mu. It is distributed in Gao Qiu, Liu Fu, Liu Xin, Zhanya, Nanzhai, Guankan and Fanhao townships in Jianhe County. The language is the eastern dialect of Miao dialect, and the costumes are clear water hills.

1 1. Jiuyang Branch: This branch calls itself "Meng" and is distributed in some villages in Jiuyang, Baiwei, Jiugan and Zhenjiang townships in Jianhe County and some villages in Wengjiao Township in Taijiang County. The language is the northern dialect of the central Miao language, and the costumes are Qingshuijiang-style.

12. Wumen clan: This clan calls itself "Mu" and is distributed in Shangwumen and Xiawumen in Wenquan Township, Jianhe County, and some villages in Censong Township, Chaobang Township, Taijiang County, Zhao Fang Township and Wengjiao Township. The language is Wumen dialect, the northern dialect of Miao language. Qingshuihe-style witch-gate clothing.

13. Liuhe clan: This clan belongs to the Mu clan and is distributed in some villages in Liuhe, Dajia, Pingzhai, Guben and Nanjia of Jianhe County. The languages are the central dialect and the eastern dialect of Miao language. The dress is Qingshuijiang Liuhe style.

14. Datang Branch: This branch calls itself "Ganong" and is one of the "short skirt seedlings". Distributed in Datang, Qiaogang, Zhanglei, Paigao, Taojiang and Liu Wu in Leishan County, Guizhou Province, and Kong Qing, Paidiao and Peizhai in Danzhai County. The languages are the central dialect and the northern dialect of Miao language. The dress is a short skirt, which is Datang style.

15. Taiyongzhi: This branch calls itself "Mu" and is one of the "short skirt seedlings". It is distributed in some villages in Taiyong, Nanshao, Jiugan, Jiuyi, Tong Yuan, Zhanmo, Nanbao, Fanpai, Liuchuan and Jiaoxia in Taijiang County, Nangong and Yang Fang Township in Leishan County. The languages are the central dialect and the northern dialect of Miao language. This dress is short skirt style.

16. Zhouxi Branch: This branch calls itself "Gan Ao". They are located in Zhou Xi, Man Qing, Tang Ya, Wan Chao and Lotus in Kaili City, Guizhou Province, Si Xia, Wu Bai, Huilong, Tonggu, Kawu, * * * and Xuanwei in Majiang County, Nangao, Daxing and Xingren in Danzhai County and Gongtong in Leishan County. The languages are the central dialect and the northern dialect of Miao language. Skirts are short skirts and boating styles.

17. Danzhai branch: This branch calls itself "Ganong" and "Bazhai Miao". Distributed in Longquan Town, Jinzhong, Wu Yang, Changqing, Xingren, Yan Ying, Xinhua, Longtang, Hexin, Gaodong, Yangji, Pu 'an, Li Jiao and Miaolong in Sandu County, and chicken farms in duyun city, Taohua, Yang Lie and Bagu. The languages are the central dialect and the northern dialect of Miao language. There are two kinds of costumes, one is the short skirt-style costume style still preserved in Wu Yang, and the other is the world-wide Du Dan Longquan style.

18. Pingyongzhi: This branch calls itself Mu. It is distributed in Pingyang, Pingjiang, Ren Li, Li Le, Taiyuan, Xili, Pingyang, Tashi, Qiaolai, Sanjiang and Bakai in Rongjiang County, Yahui and Pailu in Danzhai County and some villages in Dida in Leishan County. The languages are the central dialect and the southern dialect of Miao language. The dress is Moon Mountain Pingyong style.

20. Fishing branch: This branch calls itself "Mu", called "Gaopo Miao" and "White-collar Miao". Fishing, Du Jiang, Gelai, Wubao, Xiong Jia, Yangfu and Bajie in Sandu County, Yahui and Pailu in Danzhai County and Xinghua, Ding Wei and Bakai in Rongjiang County are close relatives of Pingyang Branch. The languages are the central dialect and the southern dialect of Miao language. Moon Mountain's clothing is in an elegant gray style.

2 1.8 expenditure department: this branch calls itself mu. It is a close relative of Pingyong Branch and Yuyi Branch. It is distributed in towns such as Bakai, Ding Wei, Xinghua, Planning, Shuiwei and Chiayi in Rongjiang County, Bajie and Banjia in Sandu County, Jiaya and Jiayu in congjiang county, and there are also sporadic elephant tamers in Huanjiang County, Guangxi. The languages are the central dialect and the southern dialect of Miao language. The dress is in the shape of the Moon Mountain with eight openings.

22. Cornaceae: This family calls itself "Mu" and is a branch of close relatives such as Bawaike. Some villages in congjiang county, including Jiayu, Mian, Cliff, Zhaiping, Yaogui, Jiayi, Shuiwei in Libo County and Xunle in Huanjiang County. The languages are the central dialect and the southern dialect of Miao language. This dress is in the style of Moon Mountain and Pigeon.

23. Rongjiang Branch: This branch calls itself "Meng" and is a part of "Guzhou Miao" and "Chejiang Miao" in Qing Dynasty. It is distributed in some villages of Guzhou, Baji, Layou, Chemin, Bao Zhong, Zama and Gali in Rongjiang County, Dongdong, Jiashao, Jia Min, Xiajiang, Gao Cen, Xindi, Zengchong and Yinchao in Liping County in congjiang county. The language is the southern dialect of Miao language. Clothing for the Moon Mountain-style high increase.

24. Basha clan: This clan calls itself "Mu" and is distributed in some villages in Basha and neighboring towns and villages in congjiang county. The languages are the central dialect and the southern dialect of Miao language. Moon Mountain Bazaar style dress.

Jiamian branch: this branch calls itself "Meng" and is one of its close relatives. It is distributed in some villages in Jiamian, Jiayu, Jiaya and Shuiwei Township, Libo County, congjiang county. The languages are the central dialect and the southern dialect of Miao language. Moon Mountain system plus encouraging clothing.

25. Rongshui Branch: This branch calls itself "Wood". It is divided into two branches: Antai, Dongtou, Sirong, Anchuang, Zhongzhai and Gandong in Rongshui County, Guangxi, and Gaowu, Zhongli and Li Pan in congjiang county as a branch; Baiyun, Danian and Gongdong are distributed in Rongshui County of Guangxi and Liping County of Guizhou, and Sanjiang County and Longsheng County of Guangxi are another branch. The languages are the central dialect and the southern dialect of Miao language. . Moon mountain style meltwater clothing.

26. Du Dan branch: This branch is "Ganong". Some people call it "white-collar seedling". This branch is distributed in Fuxing, Jinzhong, Wuwan and Paidiao in Danzhai County, and Puan, Gaodong, Li Jiao, Miaolong, Sanhe, Lalan, Yangji, Yao Lu, Fishing, Ledger and Wang Si in Sandu County. The languages are the central dialect and the southern dialect of Miao language. The costume is Sandu style.

Dam reinforcement branch: this branch calls itself "cannon". Distributed in some villages in Duyun City, such as Bagou, Mingying, He Huan, Yang Lie, Xinchang, Jichang and Xingren in Danzhai County. The language is stereotyped writing, the southern dialect of Miao language. The clothes were fixed by Du Dan Dam.

27. Chong 'an River Branch: This branch calls itself "Gomo". It is distributed in some villages in Gulong, including Huangpiao, Chongxing, Zhi Dai, Machang, Chong 'an, Chongren, Xinzhou, Luolang, Langdong and Guan Ying in huangping county, Dafeng Tunnel, Luomian and Longchang in Kaili. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Chong 'an-Jiang sub-dialect. The costumes are Luobo River style and Chong 'anjiang style.

28. Lopo River branch: This branch calls itself "Meng". There were names such as "West Temple" and "Miao Hua" in the history of Qing Dynasty. Gamba, Wangka, Xianqiao, Shaping, Daoping, Gaoshi, Shuanggu, Wanggu, Angu, Yangyi Temple, Gaoping, Chahe, Yuyou, Gamba Shao, Shuanglong, Chengxiang, Genting, Racecourse Ping, Fengshan, Longchang, Ding Dong, Dingnan, Xinpu and Guangming distributed in Guiding County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Luobohe sub-dialect. The dress is Lopo River. Lopo River.

29. Middle row branch: This branch calls itself "Meng", and other ethnic groups call it "White Skirt Miao". It is distributed in some villages of Zhongpai, Zhu Min, Liu Guang, Yangchang and Guiding Shiban in Longli County, Guizhou Province. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Guiyang sub-dialect. The dress is an A-shaped middle row in central and southern Guizhou.

30. Wu Yunshan's branch: This branch calls itself "Mo", which is distributed in the background of Guiding County, Tiechang, Xiaopu, Jiangbi, Gusa, Wangwang and Huishui County, Yudong and Paisheng in Longli County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect, Huishui sub-dialect and Northern dialect. The dress is the Yunwushan style in the south-central Guizhou.

3 1. Gaopo branch: This branch calls itself "A". Some people also call it "Gaopo Miao", which is distributed in some villages of Gaopo in Guiyang, Daba, Banpo and Jialie in Huishui County, and Bai Sheng in Longli County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect, Huishui sub-dialect and Northern dialect. Clothing is a kind of high slope in central and southern Guizhou.

Yin Da Branch: This branch calls itself "Children". It is distributed in some villages in Yinda, Chang 'an, Duncao in Changshun County and Basha in Luodian County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect, Huishui sub-dialect and Southwest dialect. The dress is a B-type Dongshang style in central and southern Guizhou.

33.list branch: This branch calls itself "full". It is distributed in towns and villages such as Baibang and Doudi in Huishui County and some villages in towns and villages such as Xiguan, Datang and Xintang in Heping County. The languages are Miao, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan dialects, and the eastern dialect of Huishui sub-dialect. This kind of clothes is a type in the south-central part of Guizhou.

34. Pendulum branch: this branch calls itself "Mao", and other ethnic groups call it "strike the iron seedling". It is distributed in some villages in towns and villages such as Baijin, Jialie, Jialang, Dahua, Heping and Duck Down in Huishui County. The languages are Miao, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan dialects, and the eastern dialect of Huishui sub-dialect. Dress is a kind of golden pendulum in central and southern Guizhou.

35. Huaxi Branch: This branch calls itself "Mou", and other nationalities call it "". It is distributed in Huaxi, Dangwu, Qingyan, Tao Qian, Malin, Shiban, Yanlou, Maiping and Mengguan in Guiyang City, Zhongba, Meg, Longwo, Baihua Lake and Karin in Pingba County in Qingzhen County, and xiuwen county has sporadic distribution. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect, Guiyang sub-dialect and northern dialect. The skirt is always in the West China style.

36. Wudang Sect: This Sect calls itself "Meng" and other sects call it "". It is distributed in Wudang, Xiaba, Dongfeng, Pianpo, Longdongbao, Qianling, Yongle, Xima, Gulong, Maochang, Pingzhai, Luo Zhang, Longchang, Bazi and some villages around Kaiyang County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Guiyang sub-dialect. Wearing a Wudang style headgear.

37. McGonagall Branch: This branch calls itself "Meng" and others call it "Miao". It is distributed in Gomai, Maixi, Longwo, Gangou, Wuli and Xinfa in qingzhen city. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Guiyang sub-dialect. Clothes are always in the form of wheat.

38. Changshun clan: this clan calls itself "Meng" and other clans call it "Miao Miao". It is distributed in towns and villages in the east and northeast of Changshun County and neighboring towns and villages in Tianchang, Songka, Gaozhen, Pingba County, Daba, Karin, Ma Lu and Racecourse, Yanlou in Guiyang City and Qingzhen County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect, Guiyang sub-dialect and Southwest dialect. This kind of dress is a wide cis type in central and southern Guizhou.

39. Bianyang Branch: This branch calls itself "Amon". It is distributed in Bianyang, Dongwang, Rongweng and Fengting in Luodian County of Guizhou Province, Donglang and Xinchang in Huishui County, Dahua in Changshun County, and Wang Le, Mashan and Sanglang in Wangmo County bordering Luodian County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Southwest dialect. The clothes are the same as those of the local Buyi people.

40. Nandan Bao Zhong Branch: This branch calls itself "mysterious". Distributed in some villages in Bao Zhong and Li Yue Township. The languages are Miao, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan and Nandan dialects. This skirt is flat rock style.

4 1. Yazhai branch: This branch calls itself "Mu", which was called "Gulinmiao" in Qing history. It is distributed in some villages of Yazhai, Duck Down, Duck Water, Garang, Ai He and other towns and villages in Huishui County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Huishui sub-dialect. Clothing is the style of B duck village in central and southern Guizhou.

42. Anqing Branch: This branch calls itself "Meng". It is distributed in some villages of the towns at the junction of Anshun, Qingzhen and Puding. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect, Guiyang sub-dialect and Southwest dialect. The dress is in Anshun Huayan style.

Anpu clan: This clan calls itself "Pamela" and other clans call it "Miao Hua". It is distributed in the suburbs of Puding, southeast, north, west, northeast, Chengguan of Zhenning and villages in the east of Anshun. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan sub-dialect.

44. Mashan branch: This branch calls itself "Menglou" and other ethnic groups call it "White Temple". It is distributed in Mashan, Wang Le and Sanglang in Wangmo County, Sheyu and Huali in Anlong County, and some villages in Fengting, Naping, Chuangjing, Luoyi and Russell in Luodian County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and southern dialect of Mashan sub-dialect. These clothes have the styles of Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan.

45. Chahe branch: This branch calls itself "Menglou" and one of the "white seedlings". It is distributed in the southeast of Bijie City, towns and villages in Dafang County, some towns and villages in qianxi county, Wudang, Mengguan, Xiaba, Karin, Zhongba, qingzhen city, and Kongtong River in Zhenning County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan sub-dialect. The dress is in the dry river style of Wumeng Mountain.

46. Xilinzhi: This branch calls itself "Dream Building" and one of "White Seedlings". It is distributed in various towns and villages in Xilin County, Guangxi, De 'e and Shechang in Longlin County, Dongbao, Lori, Ake and Heizhiguo in Guangnan County, Tianfeng and Donggan in Funing County, Badaoshao, Pingzhai and Maguan in Qiubei County, Wenshan County, Malipo County and Yanshan County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan sub-dialect. The dress is in the forest style of Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan.

47. Zhaihe Branch: This branch calls itself "Menglou" and is one of the "white seedlings". Guanwen, Zhaihe, Shi Bao, xuyong county, Xingwen, Gongxian and Hejiang counties in Gu Lin, Sichuan, and Chishui, Renhuai and Jinsha counties in Guizhou also have sporadic distribution. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan sub-dialect. The costume is in the style of Zhaihe in Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan.

48. Zunyi Branch: This branch calls itself "Menglou" and one of "Baimiao". It is distributed in some villages of Sidu, Buzheng, Banqiao and neighboring towns in Tongzi County, Zunyi. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan sub-dialect.

49. De 'e nationality: This nationality calls itself "Amon", and some people call it "planting Jomally". It is distributed in Deya, Tianba, Xinjie, Shechang in Longlin County, Guangxi and some villages in neighboring Xilin County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect, Guiyang sub-dialect and Southwest dialect. This dress is a consistent style.

50. Lugou branch: This branch calls itself "Meng" and other ethnic groups call it "young crops". It is distributed in Lugou and Yu Sa in Anlong County, Guizhou Province, Zuoshe in Xingyi County, Sanjiaodi and Luzhuying in Xingren County, Walnut Tree, Napon, Xiayanshan and Jiuchangba in Zhenning County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect, Guiyang sub-dialect and Southwest dialect. This dress is backless.

5 1. Luda clan: This clan is called "trumpet Miao" and is distributed in Luda, Zhongyun, Changliu, Huagong, Natun, Yakou, Long Yin, Mao Ping, Shigu, Huajia, Gesuo and Lujia in Liupanshui, Guizhou.

52. Xuyong branch: This branch calls itself "Meng", and other nationalities call it "Miao Hua". Located in Lehe, Fenshui, Mani, Ginny, Lianghe and Xiaodong in xuyong county, Sichuan.

53. Weining Branch: This branch calls itself "Amao" and is often called "Dahuamiao" in history. It is distributed in various towns in Weining, Guizhou, and scattered in Hezhang, Liupanshui, Zhaotong, Yiliang, Xuanwei, Wuding, Luquan and Qujing, Yunnan. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Northeast Yunnan sub-dialect. Clothing has Wumeng Mountain Weining style and Wuding style.

54. A tributary of Liuchong River: This tributary calls itself "Meng" and is called "Xiaomiaomiao". It is distributed on both banks of Liuchong River in the northwest of Guizhou, Hezhang, Nayong, Weining and Zhijin in the south bank, Bijie and Dafang coastal villages in the north bank. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan sub-dialect. The costume is in the style of Liuchong River in Wumeng Mountain.

55. Grandfather clan: This clan calls itself "Meng", while other clans call it "Jiao Miao". It is distributed in Agung, Shunlong, Pujia, Luomu and Chicken Farm in zhijin county, Deke in Nayong County, Suojia, Lengba and Rat Farm in Liuzhi Special Zone, and Coal Cave and Horse Farm in Puding County. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan sub-dialect. Clothing is Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan style.

56. Panxian branch: This branch calls itself "Meng" and "Miao Hua". Distributed in the border area of Panxian and Puan counties in Guizhou. The languages are Miao language, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan dialect and Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan sub-dialect. Clothing is Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan slippery slate.

57. Kaiyuan Branch: This branch calls itself "Meng Bo", which means "Black Miao". It is distributed in Kaiyuan, Mengzi, Guangnan, Wenshan, Maguan, Gejiu and some towns and villages in other counties and cities where Wenshan and Honghe belong. Clothing is Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan style.

Mengsa Branch: This branch calls itself "Mengsa", which means "Han Miao". It's called "crooked comb seedling". Distributed in Dafang, Bijie, Zhijin, Qianxi, Pingba, Anshun, Puding, Zhenning, Langdai, Liupanshui, Anlong, Xingren, Qinglong, Xingyi, Longlin, Xilin, Guangxi, Guangnan, Qiubei, Mengzi, Gejiu and other counties and cities in Yunnan. This language is the second dialect of western Miao dialect, belonging to Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan sub-dialects. Clothing is made of gold in Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan.

59. Hainan Branch: This branch moved from the mainland, and its language and costumes are basically the same as those of the Yao people's "Golden Gate" branch.

Yi branch:

1. The Yi branch claiming to be Miqi is mainly distributed in Wuding, Luquan, Maitreya, Kunming and other Yi areas in Yunnan Province.

2. The Yi branch calling itself Alop is mainly distributed in Wuding, Shizong, Luliang and other Yi areas in Yunnan Province.

3. The branches of Yi people who call themselves Tasuru and Tagusu are mainly distributed in Yongsheng, Huaping and other Yi areas in Yunnan.

4. The branch of Yi people who call themselves Raosu is mainly distributed in Yongsheng County, Yunnan Province.

5. The Yi branch calling itself Samodo is mainly distributed in the suburbs of Kunming, Yunnan Province.

6. The Yi branch calling itself Taliu and Tanglang is mainly distributed in Lijiang, Yunnan.

7. The Yi branch calling itself Naruo is mainly distributed in Yongsheng County, Yunnan Province.

8. The Yi branch calling itself Nazasu is mainly distributed in Yongsheng County, Yunnan Province.

9. The branch of Yi people who call themselves Liuxunbo is mainly distributed in Yongsheng County, Yunnan Province.

Judging from the history of the Yi people, the emergence of different branches and self-claims of the Yi people has its social, historical and cultural reasons. The formation of different self-styled names is not only related to many factors such as wars (conflicts) inside and outside the tribe, ethnic migration, social hierarchy of the Yi people, ethnic integration, natural totem worship, etc., but also related to the branch custom "Naim" in the ancestor worship ceremony of the Yi people that has continued since ancient times.

Yi people are the most worshiped people by their ancestors. The custom of "Naimu" in Yi people's ancestor worship ceremony is the concrete embodiment and epitome of "ancestor worship" in Yi people's religious activities. It is regarded as the most important branch of religious activities, the highest ceremony of the Yi people, and an important pillar and link of the religious activities of the Yi clan. This religious embodiment holds that ancestors are the protectors of future generations and the main source of misfortune. Returning to one's ancestral home after death is the greatest wish for the afterlife. The ancestral home is the most beautiful paradise in the universe. Doing this ceremony well has a great relationship with the living and the dead, especially the dead. In the social life of the Yi people, the "Naim" ceremony in the ancestor worship ceremony has become the largest collective sacrifice to all ancestors of ethnic branches.

The Yi people held the sacrificial ceremony of "Naimu", which not only aimed at remembering the achievements of their ancestors and relieving them of all kinds of "sins", but also aimed at letting their descendants thrive and transcend their ancestors' gods. The main and most important purpose is to branch clans and recite genealogy. From this perspective, it can be said that the history of the Yi people is the history of the ancestor worship branch.

In the long history of social development of the Yi people, from Ximuze, the recognized paternal ancestor of the Yi people, to 3 1 generation of grandchildren (paternal society), the Yi people began to record genealogy in the form of father and son. During the patriarchal society of the Yi nationality, there were three branches of "Naeem" in Yi literature (the first and second branches occurred in

The third branch before the "flood" was after the "flood"): the first branch was Sun Daomeng Ni of Ximuze 14, and Daomeng Ni had 9 brothers, and 8 brothers went to various places to explore and develop and became other branches or Yi-speaking peoples; The second branch was in the era of Simuzhe Suncuo in the 29th century. There are 65,438+02 brothers in Cuo, Wu Luo, and 65,438+065,438+0 brothers crossed the river to become a tribe that worships totems such as tigers, lions, bears, monkeys, snakes, pythons, horses, trees, bees, chickens, etc. (that is, "Leaote Yi" recorded in Liangshan Yi literature), and the third branch is after the Great Wilderness. Five sons Muak (Bubu) and six sons Archie (Mobu) developed on both sides of Jinsha River. After three branches, the branch of Yi nationality is developing and growing. Later, Wu Hecha became several clans and sub-clans in six parts; There are several clans and sub-clans in Nuo and Heng, and now there are more than 500 branches. These two tribes, Buhe and Mo, are also divided into more than ten tribal kingdoms called dogs in northeast Yunnan and northwest Guizhou. The descendants of these "Gou" tribes have become the ancestors of the sub-clans practiced by Debu mentioned above, and their scope is almost all over the vast Yi distribution areas such as Guizhou Province, Yunnan Province and Northeast Yunnan. Native American Indians mostly take animals, plants or inanimate objects as their family names, while Yi people's family names are different from them. Yi people often take the name of a representative ancestor as the clan name when dividing clans, and the clan claims to be the same ancestor of the clan. After several generations of reproduction and development, clan claims have become the self-assertion of this branch. The clans divided by the "Gou" tribe have developed into several sub-clans only in Luquan County, Yunnan Province, while the branch of men in black who call themselves Su Po has been divided into more than ten clans and sub-clans. Hundreds of clan branches hold a grand ceremony to pay homage to their ancestors "Naeem" every time, and new clan names appear every time. With the development and growth of clans and the passage of time, clans claiming to be sons or daughters follow their masters and become branch symbols of the places where they live.

Due to the interactive factors caused by the specific social and cultural customs inherited and continued by the Yi people in the long river of social history, a large number of Yi self-proclaimed names and Yi languages or dialects have been formed in different branches of the Yi people, and different self-proclaimed names have produced different Yi place names. If different Yi people claim to be the main factor in the formation of the clan place names of the Yi people, then the highly respected branch custom of Naimu in the social life of the Yi people is an important reason for the large number of branches of the Yi people and the large number of self-proclaimed dialects or dialects.