Investigation on Chinese Manuscripts of Yao Nationality in Shaye Li Wu area, Laos

There are a large number of manuscripts written in Chinese characters mixed with Yao folk characters in Li Wu area of Shaye, Laos. These documents are precious materials for studying Yao culture and physical evidence of Chinese Han culture spreading along with Yao’s migration. After investigating 48 paper manuscripts in Chinese collected by Panyao Master in Shaye Li Wu, Laos, it is found that the contents of manuscripts are mainly related to Mongolian studies, literature and religious culture. Yao manuscripts in Chinese have a high recognition among Yao men in Shaye Li Wu area, Laos, but there is a danger of dying out gradually, so it is necessary to strengthen protection and inheritance. Coordinating the strength of the government and all parties, strengthening Chinese teaching, strengthening publicity and development and utilization, enhancing Yao women’s awareness of Chinese manuscripts, and establishing Yao cultural libraries and study centers are effective measures to protect Yao Chinese manuscripts and enhance the cohesion and self-confidence of local Yao ethnic groups.