Ethnic Yi Chinese 彝族

This emblem was designed by an ethnic Yi Chinese designer. Yi lacquerware has long been well-known for its high technique and art. It was recorded in Chinese documents as early as in Song dynasty. The shapes of Yi lacquerwares are unique and varied. Ornamental paintings on these lacquerwares are brilliant and breathtaking. In Qing dynasty, many lacquer painting skills or techniques were officially recorded as "qianqi" (inlaid lacquer painting, 嵌漆), "miaoshi"(painted decoration, 描饰), "zhaoming"(covered with transparent lacquer, 罩明), "jinran"(painted with golden lacquer, 金染) and "yinhua" (gleaming lacquer painting, 隐花). The wine bottle in ellipse shape is one of the best lacquerware. The image at the center is a sun shedding off light. Around the wine bottle is flame. Yi people worship fire. The Torch Festival is their traditional festival. The Yi emblem signifies fortune, sublime, and happy life.

彝族漆器久负盛名，其型体多样独特，纹饰艳丽夺目。扁圆形酒壶是彝族漆器的上佳之作。图案中部是光芒四射的太阳，表示空间四方和太阳纹，同心圆构图则象征牢不可破的民族大团结。彝族崇尚火，传统节日有火把节。由彝族漆器和火焰纹饰构成的图案，象征吉祥、庄严、生活美满。

Qubi'awu (曲比阿乌), a well-known ethnic Yi Chinese singer. She is known as the "Queen of Yi Folk".

Mahei'ayi (玛嘿阿依), a well-known ethnic Yi Chinese model

A Yi couple in traditional Yi costumes

Yi girls in traditional Yi costumes

Yi women are walking on Mt. Da Liang Shan, the sacred mountain of Yi people.

Yi Chinese are watching Ox Fighting on the July Torch Festival, a traditional Yi festival.

Huayao Yi, a subgroup of Yi people.

Huayao Yi's Dragon Dance

Three naked Axi Yi boys prepare to attend the Axi Fire-worshipping Ceremony. Axi Yi is a subgroup of Yi people.

Yi lacquerware

A cartoon image of Yi

A postcard of Yi