Ashima is one of the representative works of Yunnan minority culture, which reflects various cultural elements such as Yi culture, Dai culture and Han culture.

Yi culture

In Ashima, Yi myths, legends, customs and other cultural elements are fully displayed. For example, the traditional cultural habits of the Yi people, such as the Tibetan Scripture Pavilion, the Golden Pagoda and seal script, as well as Mongolian pastoral and yi dance.

Dai culture

Dai culture is also depicted in Ashima. For example, there are many Dai towns where Ashima lives, and these towns all have their own cultural traditions and customs, such as Water-splashing Festival, Nuo ceremony, throwing bamboo tubes, Youth Day and so on.

Han culture

At the same time, Ashima also reflects some Han cultural elements, such as cultural phenomena in industry and commerce, education and entertainment. At the same time, Zeng Xiaobi, as a Han writer, has also incorporated his own cultural cognition and aesthetic views into his works.

Generally speaking, Ashima is very representative in describing Yunnan national culture. Through this work, people can learn about the cultural characteristics and traditional customs of various ethnic minorities in Yunnan and feel the charm and richness of various cultures.