Life in a Kam village in southwest China, 1930-1949
By: by Ou Chaoquan ; translated by D. Norman Geary.
Contributors: Geary, D. Norman, 1958-
Series: Sinica Leidensia -- 80
Publisher: Brill
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Leiden; Boston
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9789004162297
Subjects: Dong (Chinese people) -- China -- Liukai -- Social life and customs -- 20th century; Liukai (China) -- Ethnic relations -- History -- 20th century
Notes: English translation of unpublished Chinese manuscript; hence no Chinese uniform title.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Location; title: Langdong; title: The name 'Kam'; title: The villagers; title: Physical characteristics of the people; title: The village; title: Farming; title: Spinning and weaving; title: Thrifty people; title: Mornings and evenings; title: Food; title: Mealtime etiquette; title: Drinks; title: Clothing; title: Coming-of-age; title: Courtship by night; title: Courtship by day; title: Intimidating situations for young women; title: Matchmakers; title: Engagement ceremony; title: Marriage and divorce; title: Unorthodox marriages; title: Marriage relationships; title: The distinction in culture between men and women; title: Clan-centred community; title: Pipe-smoking elders; title: No beggars or thieves; title: Monotonous and primitive music; title: Festivals and celebrations; title: Children; title: Survival in the midst of suffering.