CHINA has a vaSt territory and a largePopulation. Customs vary in differentplaces because of different histories,cultures and ecologicaI environments.Folk Customs of China is an illustratedalbum which introduces the customs of theHan nationality. It describes the life ofthe Han nationality, including cuisine,cosumes, architeCture and transportation,etiquthe and customs, traditional dances,theatr and folk art.The album includes more than 300photographs which were collected byphotographers and writers who visitedmany provinces and more than 100counties and towns. The text tells about theorigins and development of some customs.Zhong JingWen, a well-known Chinesefolklorist, prefaes the album.