Qiang nationality, calling itself Ermayina, is an ancient nationality in western China. At present, the Qiang people officially recognized by China mainly live in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Maoxian County, Wenchuan County, Lixian County, Beichuan County and Pingwu County of Mianyang City. The current population is about 306,000 (2000). In some areas of the Qiang nationality, primitive religions are still preserved, and animism and spiritual worship of various beliefs are prevalent.