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The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). It might be outdated or ideologically biased.

Miao

a people living chiefly in southern China (Hunan, Kweichow, Kwangsi Chuang Autonomous Region, Szechwan, and Yunnan) in five isolated groups, each having its own self-designation (Kusu, Hmu, Hmong, Amoyi, Kame). Some Miao live in countries of Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Burma), where they are called Meo. Total population, about 4 million (1970, estimate). The Miao speak a language of the Miao-Yao group. Their religion is shamanism.

The Miao are one of the oldest peoples of Southeast Asia. Their historical region of origin was Kweichow. Ancestors of the Miao lived in southern China as early as the second millennium B.C.. The Miao moved from China to Southeast Asia during the 13th through 15th centuries. Their chief occupation is agriculture (cultivation of maize, buckwheat, and irrigated rice); they also raise draft animals (buffalo). The Miao are known for their songs and dances and for their fine jewelry and embroideries.

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The human rights organization obtained documents from the Beijing Intermediate People's Court in May this year, which revealed that Miao's sentence was again reduced by 11 months that allowed for his early release.

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The 1795-7 uprising of China's west Hunan "Miao" [TEXT NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII] (Hmong) hill people against the encroachment of Han Chinese settlers was a watershed in both the history of the region and the local Miao's relationship with the larger Qing (1644-1911) imperial state.

The Qing response to the Miao kings of China's 1795-7 Miao revolt

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The most important change NWF made in to engage donors more was breaking down fundraising silos, said Miao. "We have our major donors, mid-level and planned giving people over here.

The problem of too many prospects or donors

To the king's angry surprise, Miao Shan thrived in caring for the hideously ill and suffering, emerging in history and myth as Kuan Yin, a female Bodhisattva--an enlightened being who turns back from nirvana to serve others on earth.

Becoming Kuan Yin: The Evolution of Compassion

(Happy birthday Grandad, love and miss you so much.) Grandchildren Karla, Kayleigh, Stephen and Amie xxxxxxxxx MIAO EVELYN May 7 2011.

BIRTHDAY MEMORIAMS

Metropolis offers some 76 visions of modern cities and urban life from 26 leading international artists, including Miao Xiaochun, Zhang Enli, Grazia Toderi and Beat Streuli.

Worldwide vision

The topics include the modernity of Sichuan Gyualrong Tibetans, performing Miao cultural individuality in an upland Miao love-song, the culture of world cultural heritage, the bodily expressions of contemporary young Amis in Taiwan, and the continuity of life from past to present among the Nung of northern Vietnam.

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One of Qi's most promising students is Miao Yunfei, a somewhat hulking fighter who wins his division at Sichuan's provincial youth tournament.