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Brief Introduction of Wa Dance

Daguwa is called "foundation tower" in English and has a long history. "Congratulations on the new house" refers to the collective dance when the house is built and celebrated. And wish the host family peace and happiness, abundant crops and avoid disasters.

Hair-throwing dance is a kind of dance widely spread among Wa women. Hair dance has been produced for a long time and belongs to the Wa nationality. Wa women love long hair, long hair looks good, and they are used to long hair shawls since childhood. Whenever a woman washes her hair with water under the bamboo trough, she should bow her head to dress and dry her hair and set it. After finishing and improving, it became a "hair dance".

Blanket dance is a group dance. Regardless of seasons and occasions, especially young men and women, they like to perform under the bright moon.