1. ETHNIC GROUPS OF ASIA

2. Han  Where: China  Religion: Primary religions—Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism (religion is banned though)  Culture:  Largest single ethnic group in the world  Many historical contributions  Chinese holidays—importance of dragon  Large rectangular houses for extended family  Rice staple food  Last name first, first name second  Three classes in society—mandarins, peasants, “mean people”  Languages: Han, Mandarin, Cantonese

3. Han Lantern FestivalChinese language

4. Han Traditional Han ClothingChinese house

5. Mongols  Where: Mongolia  Religion: Buddhism  Culture:  Primarily nomadic  Superstitious  Haircutting ceremony for children  Great oral tradition  Eat a lot of meat & dairy  Very decorative clothing  Ger is traditional home  “Horseback people” & festivals

6. Mongols GerTraditional clothing

7. Mongols Haircutting CeremonyHorse races

8. Hmong  Where: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar  Religion: Animism & ancestor worship  Culture  Least likely to assimilate in America  They have their own language and religion  Organized into clans  Marriage kidnappings  7 souls  Most foods are boiled, steamed or stir-fried  Strict housing rules

9. Hmong Hmong girlsInside a Hmong house

10. Indo-Aryan (Indian)  Where: India & Pakistan  Religion: Hindu & Islam  Culture:  Arranged marriages  Lots of festivals & ceremonies  Traditional sari  Known for spicy food  Indian dance very important  Bollywood

11. Indo-Aryan SarisScenes from Bollywood

12. Indo-Aryan Indian FoodHoli Festival

13. Bengali  Where: Bangladesh & India  Religion: Islam & Hinduism  Culture:  Language is Bengali, but also speak English & Urdu  Entire community celebrates festivals regardless of religion  Arranged marriages  Similar to Indian food  Saris & Kurtas

14. Bengali CuisineKurta

15. Maylay  Where: Malaysia, parts of Indonesia  Religion: Muslim and animism  Culture:  Lots of Indian influence  Language influences most of SE Asia  Combat arts  Kite flying  Housing accommodates the climate

16. Malay Traditional HouseMalay Kids

17. Korean  Where: North & South Korea  Religion: Religion banned in NK, primarily Christian in SK with some Confucianism & Buddhism  Culture  Family oriented/ancestor honor  Family homes  Some marriages still arranged  Fish & meat eaten, with barley replacing rice in some places  Folk dancing  Gardens are important  Tea ceremonies

18. Korean Traditional HouseBridal robes

19. Ainu  Where: Japan  Religion: traditional tribal religion  Culture:  Language: Ainu  Were racially discriminated against for many years  Fierce fighters  Men have full beards & mustaches  Women often tattooed  Traditional dress is long robes  Primarily eat meat and fish  Reed thatched huts

20. Ainu (Japanese) Traditional HouseAinu clothing & tattoos