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| | China Ethnic Minority: Yi People |
 | | With regard to its characters, the Yi ethnic minority is proud to have created the earliest syllable letters in China in the 13th century. |
 | | Various beliefs are treasured by the Yi people, such as the belief of the spirit, the worship of their ancestors, and the adoration of nature, along with the cherishing of Catholicism, Christianity, and Buddhism. |
 | | However, because most of the Yi people live in mountainous areas, buckwheat, corn, potatoes are suitable for planting and are regarded as their staple food. |
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