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Which ethnic minority lusheng making skills were selected for the national intangible cultural heritage list

Lusheng production technology is the traditional craft of the Miao people, Guizhou Province declared the Miao Lusheng production technology was selected as the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. Details are as follows:

1. The Miao lusheng production techniques have a long history, and they are widely distributed, rich in connotation and diverse in form. Miao lusheng production technology can be divided into single tube lusheng and multi-tube lusheng two kinds, its production process includes the selection of materials, the production of reeds, assembly and other steps. The inheritance of lusheng making skill is mainly passed down from family to family, and this inheritance ensures the purity and continuous improvement of the skill.

2. The Miao lusheng has an important position in the Miao society, it is not only an important part of the Miao music, but also an important carrier of the Miao culture. The music played by the lusheng is melodious and fast-paced, and is an important part of the Miao musical art.

3. In addition, the lusheng is also an important carrier of the Miao culture. In the traditional culture of the Miao, the lusheng is endowed with cultural connotations such as myths, legends and history, and it is one of the symbols of the Miao culture. In order to protect and pass on this national intangible cultural heritage, Guizhou Province has taken a series of measures.

4. First, it has strengthened the protection and cultivation of the inheritors of the Miao lusheng-making skill, encouraging them to carry out inheritance activities and teach the lusheng-making skill to more young people. Secondly, to strengthen the publicity and display of the Miao lusheng making skill, and to raise people's awareness and understanding of this intangible cultural heritage.

The important cultural connotations that the Miao lusheng has are as follows:

1. First of all, the lusheng has a very high status in the hearts of the Miao people and is regarded as the "soul of the Miao people". It represents the Miao people's respect for their ancestors and obedience to nature, and also embodies the Miao people's spirit of hard work, resilience, self-reliance and courage.

2. Secondly, the lusheng plays an important role in the daily life of the Miao people. It is an important tool for the Miao people to express their joys and sorrows, and their children's love, and is known as the key to open the hearts of the Miao people. The playing of the lusheng not only stimulates the emotions of the Miao people, but also makes them temporarily forget the hardships of life and immerse themselves in the wonderful music.

3. In addition, the lusheng is an important carrier of the history and culture of the Miao people. Its blowing repertoire, dances and performance forms all contain rich historical and cultural information, and are an important way for the Miao people to pass on and promote their own culture. Through the lusheng, the Miao people are able to pass on their history, culture, beliefs and values to their future generations and enhance their sense of national identity and cultural self-confidence.

4. Finally, the lusheng is also an important medium of communication between the Miao people and other ethnic groups. In the process of long-term historical development, the Miao people have exchanged music, dance and culture with other ethnic groups through the lusheng, which has promoted the understanding and friendship among different ethnic groups. Such exchanges have not only enriched their respective music and cultural connotations, but also promoted the fusion and development of multiple cultures.