The custom of Dulong nationality

Whether drinking, eating or eating meat, housewives eat part of it in Dulong. When the guests arrive, they will get the same share. Generally, every family has several fireplaces. Every child will add an extra fireplace after marriage, and cooking will be undertaken by each fireplace in turn.

Dulong people invite each other in a very unique way. A piece of wood is usually used as an invitation to invite each other. At that time, the wood chips were sent to the invited guests' homes, and several notches carved on the wood chips indicated that a banquet ceremony would be held in a few days. Invited guests should bring all kinds of food to show their gratitude. After entering the village gate, guests should first drink a bottle of wine with their host, then sit down to eat and watch songs and dances. After nightfall, the man drank by the fireplace and read a toast, then threw the wine bowl on the bamboo shelf on the fireplace, with the bowl mouth facing the sky as a good omen.

Dulong people are very hospitable In case of hunting wild animals or a family killing pigs and cattle, a banquet for distant relatives and neighbors will be formed. In addition, Dulong people also have the custom of entertaining strangers, warmly entertaining passing guests and staying at home. It is a shame to think that there is no food and no guests to stay in the dark. They have a good tradition of not answering the road and not closing the door at night, and regard stealing as the most shameful behavior. When the Dulong people carry out some primitive sacrificial activities, tourists are not allowed to visit.