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Imitate the song of the wind in the first person

Building bamboo houses is an important event in Dai family life. According to the traditional custom, it is necessary to choose a good place and lay a good foundation before erecting columns and beams. The most important thing in a bamboo building is the central column. There are usually eight central columns. Choosing the center pillar is a serious and solemn matter. When the pillars are transported from the mountains into the village, everyone will meet them and splash water to bless them. There is another custom of the Dai people: one family builds a house and the whole village helps. When the new building is completed, a ceremony of "Building Bamboo House" will be held. At this time, people from all stockaded villages flocked to the village, beaming and as lively as festivals. At the same time, please "Zanha" to sing the song "Congratulations on the new house". It is said that this can be auspicious, safe and prosperous.