Community Engagement
Welcome to the Miao Photography Database Community. Let's document, preserve, and share Miao culture together.
Why do we need your participation?
Miao culture is rich, diverse, and deeply rooted in history. Yet, as modernization accelerates, many precious cultural heritage elements face the risk of disappearing. Through this image database, we aim to systematically collect, organize, and showcase Miao cultural imagery—preserving a vital cultural legacy for future generations.
Whether you are a photographer, researcher, Miao community member, or cultural enthusiast, your contribution will become an essential part of this cultural archive.
Upload process
Sign Up / Log In
First, register and log in. We use email verification codes to authenticate users and ensure account security.
Prepare media assets
Organize your Miao cultural media, including photos, videos, and audio. We recommend preparing metadata in advance, such as titles, descriptions, and shooting dates and locations.
Video Upload Instructions (Cost-Saving Plan):
- Please upload videos to platforms such as Tencent Video, Youku, or Bilibili.
- Embed video platform links on your site; no need to upload original files.
- Paid video assets can be configured with cloud storage links (e.g., Baidu Netdisk, Aliyun Drive).
- Users gain download permissions for cloud storage links after payment.
Fill out the upload form
On the upload page, fill in relevant details including title, category, region, and release year.
- Photo: Upload file directly
- Video: Enter links from platforms like Tencent Video, Youku, or Bilibili
- Paid Materials: Enter the cloud storage link and payment instructions
Select Copyright Level
Set content visibility and download permissions based on your needs, including public, registered users only, and verified users only.
Submit for Review
After submission, your content will enter the review process. It will be published once approved by an administrator.
Content Guidelines
Content Requirements
- Must be related to Miao culture
- Ensure content authenticity and accuracy
- Provide complete metadata information
- Image resolution should be at least 1920x1080.
- Please upload the video to platforms such as Tencent Video, Youku, or Bilibili and submit the link.
- Paid materials must include a valid cloud storage link and clear payment instructions.
Copyright Notice
- Uploader retains original copyright
- Website granted non-commercial display rights
- Clearly state usage restrictions
- Do not infringe on others' copyrights
Important Notes
- Special authorization required for sensitive content (rituals, ceremonies).
- Subjects must be informed and provide consent.
- Do not include any illegal or non-compliant content
- Do not infringe on others' privacy rights.