Abstract: Spatiotemporal consciousness is a fundamental symbol of the culture and spirit of each ethnic group. To understand the culture of an ethnic group, we must first start with its concept of space and time. The spatiotemporal concept of an ethnic group is often related to its patterns or various ritual performances. Patterns and Rituals: Multi-Ethnic Cultures in Yunnan in the Process of Integration and Development starts with the spatiotemporal consciousness of various ethnic minorities in Yunnan and discerningly depicts the spatial beauty of colorful Yunnan jointly constructed by various ethnic groups through its own "seeing" and "hearing".

Key words: interaction, communication and integration, spatiotemporal concept, patterns and rituals, tangibly and effectively