Ep 42 - Chi Zijian and The Last Quarter of the Moon with Bruce Humes
The Translated Chinese Fiction Podcast
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Cultural Echoes of the Evenki People
This chapter delves into the rich history and cultural identity of the Evenki people, an indigenous group from northeastern China and Russia. It examines their traditional lifestyle, historical displacement due to territorial changes, and the complexities of ethnic identity within the political frameworks of both nations. Through literary comparisons and ecological discussions, the chapter illuminates the challenges they face in preserving their heritage and adapting to modernity.
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