Preface
Chapter 1 Songs of Trekking
Four Major Ethnic Groups Converge in Yelang
Endless Songs of Migration
The Oldest Long March in Human History
Mixed Communities in Central Guizhou
Chpapter Ⅱ Memory in Symbols
Memories Preserved in Costumes
The Story of the Ancient Nuo Dance
The Mystical Shui Script
The Three Treasures of the Dong People
Chapter Ⅲ The Ecosystem
Soga-The Rediscovery of a Miao Ethnic Group
Zhenshan-Slate-Paved Hamlets of the Bouyi
Tang'an-A Miniaure Dong Community
Longli-An Ancient Town in Remote Country
Chpater Ⅳ A Thousand Islands of Cultures in an Ocean of Mountains
Holding Nature in Awe,Cherishing Life with Love Harmonius Coexistence and Mutual Cultural Influence
Five Rivers Converge into one while Retaining Unique Features
Cone-shaped Hairdo and Phoenix Head Shoes-the Last Stronghold
Chpater Ⅴ All Are People of Guizhou
Heart-warming Hospitoality
Profound Feelings
Beautiful Landscape and People
On a New Long March
Appendices