On the Ceremonies and Social Functions of Yi People's Ancestor Worship Activities

Yi people are the largest population in Yunnan's ethnic minority.It has the most widely distributed,the largest branches of a nation,a long history and ancient culture.The rite is the powerful and directive material to study traditional culture of the Yi nationality.Yi clan ancestor worship ceremony is the most important religious activity and a kind of salvation,which reflects the religion,philosophy,history,folk customs,ethics literature and other aspects of Yi people's culture.The rite of honoring ancestors plays an important role in civilization and development of Yi people.It also plays multiple social features of in Yi people's life.