Zhuang studies

Huang Xianfan (黄现璠) is considered by many to be the father of Zhuang studies.

Huang Xianfan may be considered as the first Zhuangologist and he did much to make Zhuang known in China.

They had collected a lot of valuable materials and laid a foundation for further research on Zhuang ethnic social and historical culture.

The Bagui School (The first ethnic school in China and pioneer is Huang Xianfan) was particularly significant for the development of the discipline since the early 1950s with Huang Xianfan, Huang Zengqing, Ban Xiouwen, Ou Yang Ruoxiou, Qin Cailuan, Qin Naichang, Qin Shengmin, He Longqun, Yu Shijie, Qin Deqing, Pan Qixu, Huang Hanjin and Zeng Chaoxiong.,[3][4] In 1957, the Guangxi government established the Guangxi institute of ethnic studies to promote Zhuang studies around China.

[5] Over the last few decades in other countries the studies of the Zhuang have opened towards other disciplines, resulting in works with interdisciplinary approach.