What do the Dong people’s unique customs mean?

Customs are the unique habits and behaviors of a certain region or group, and are part of the culture. As for China's colorful ethnic minority cultures, their unique customs are even more interesting. Among them, the unique customs of the Dong people are even more amazing. The Dong people are one of the ethnic minorities in China, mainly distributed in Guizhou, Hunan, Guangxi and other provinces. It is understood that the unique customs and habits of the Dong people are affected by the natural environment and are closely related to the lifestyle of their ancestors. This is also a unique feature of Dong culture.

In the unique customs of the Dong people, such as "Guzhai Festival", "Qianbangu", "Diaoshan City", etc. are their representative cultural festivals, bringing people a unique vision. and cultural enjoyment. These festivals are not only the maintenance and inheritance of history and traditional culture, but also a symbol of the Dong people's unity, harmony and hard work. Among them, the "Ganzhai Festival" is one of the traditional festivals of the Dong people. It is held every year after the Spring Festival. During this period, men, women and children in the village must wear traditional Dong costumes, tie their hair in braids, hold colorful silk flowers and threads, and sing and dance on the Dong people's streets. Dance and visit every village to pray for good luck and happiness.

The Dong people also have a very unique traditional habit, which is to convey emotions and express culture through singing. The "Dong Song" of the Dong people is one of China's national intangible cultural heritages and one of the world's intangible cultural heritage protection projects. Dong songs are colorful, emotional and narrative. The songs have beautiful melodies, soulful and smooth songs, which make people intoxicated. Through the singing of the Dong people, we can not only understand their unique cultural connotations, but also improve people's awareness and understanding of the cultures of ethnic minorities in various places.