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===Culture=== | ===Culture=== | ||
[[File:Chopsticks_in_the_Philippines.jpg|thumb|Daxian settlers in Xisheng]] | [[File:Chopsticks_in_the_Philippines.jpg|thumb|Daxian settlers in Xisheng]] | ||
[[Daxian people|Daxian]] influence on the local cultures of Xisheng has been significant. The modern use of the Daxian language among the Ixa'Takan, Chimor, Ajaw and Nuun groups has become widespread, in detriment of their original native languages. Language proficiency in their native language stands at 26% for the Nuun, 31% for Ajaw's, 44% for Ixa'Takans and 69% for the Chimor. The use of Daxian naming conventions has also increased sharply, with many non-Daxians using Daxian personal names. | [[Daxian people|Daxian]] influence on the local cultures of Xisheng has been significant. The modern use of the Daxian language among the Ixa'Takan, Chimor, Ajaw and Nuun groups has become widespread, in detriment of their original native languages. Language proficiency in their native language stands at 26% for the Nuun, 31% for Ajaw's, 44% for Ixa'Takans and 69% for the Chimor. The use of Daxian naming conventions has also increased sharply, with many non-Daxians using Daxian personal names. All local dialects make use of loanwords from the Daxian language to various degrees, and the reverse is also true; certain local terms being used informally even though the practice is discouraged by education authorities. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
[[File:Figs,_khari_baoli_market.jpg|thumb|Dried Xisheng figs in a market]] | [[File:Figs,_khari_baoli_market.jpg|thumb|Dried Xisheng figs in a market]] | ||