Beyond the Majority: Ethnic Stories in C-Dramas
Some wonderful dramas depicting the contemporary life of ethnic groups in China, showcasing its diversity and boosting tourism in those regions after airing. Good production, cast, script, direction, and stories on the uplifting side of life, without running away from conflicts and hardships.
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1. Meet Yourself
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Set in a Bai village. The Bai are an East Asian ethnic group native to the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, China.
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2. The Depths of Wumeng
Chinese Drama - 2025, 28 episodes
Set among the Miao people, the series focuses on rural revitalization in Guizhou.
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3. The City of Sunlight
Chinese Drama - 2024, 21 episodes
Set in Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the series portrays the lives of the Tibetan people.
Currently watching, hence the non-existent rating - but I liked it since the opening credits and first minutes of ep 1, a good overall sign)


