论少数民族习惯法在西部大开发中的作用

西部大开发实质上是少数民族的大开发。千百年来,各少数民族生活在西部这块神秘的土地上,休养生息,繁衍后代,形成了自己的传统文化和习惯,这些习惯在他们中间有着重要的影响,得到普遍尊重和认真履行。在那里,习惯法就是他们的法律。如果承认少数民族习惯法的效力并很好地适用这些习惯法,西部大开发就与少数民族融为一体,就会取得事半功倍的奇迹。

On the Function of the Unwritten Laws of Minority Nationalities in Developing China's West

The development of China's west depends heavily on the efforts of minority nationalities. They have been living in this area since the ancient times. In their life and work, they have formed their own traditional cultures and conventions. The conventions are so influential that they are widely accepted and practiced. For the minorities there, such unwritten laws are real laws.If we admit the force of their unwritten laws and make good use of them, the minority people there will commit themselves to the development of China's west with greater enthusiasm, and the result would be much better.