The Miao are a group of culturally-related subgroups that live
primarily in Southern China. Some of the subgroups include the
Hmong, Hmu and Qho Xiong peoples; within these subgroups there
are further divisions. Although the Miao themselves use various
designations, the Chinese have traditionally classified them
according to the most prominent color of the women’s clothing.
The young subject of Mian Situ’s Miao Beauty gracefully
embodies the pride and determination of her people. |