Traditional Festival of She Nationality "March 3rd"

Also known as Ubuntu Festival, it is a festival for the She people to commemorate the victory of their national heroes in the struggle against the reactionary ruling class. Legend has it that during the reign, the heroes of the She nationality led the rebels against the Tang Dynasty because of hatred and were trapped in the mountains by government troops. The situation is very difficult and the whole army is in danger of collapse. It was the middle of winter and it was freezing. All kinds of plants on the mountain have fallen leaves and fallen fruits, except for one wild plant called Wumi, whose branches are covered with a string of fragrant and sweet fruits. When the She army assembled and returned to the camp, Lei Wanxing was sweet and delicious, and ordered the whole army to assemble in all directions, and the canteen was settled. Lei Wanxing facilitated deus ex's victory in the anti-encirclement campaign on March 3. On the third day of March of the same year, Lei Wanxing wanted to eat barnyard grass fruit and let the She army go into the mountains to pick it. But at this time, barnyard grass had just sprouted and smoked leaves, and the soldiers only picked the leaves back and steamed them with glutinous rice. The rice was blue-black and delicious. Later, in order to share Lei Wanxing's joy in fighting against the loyalists, she people went out for an outing on the third day of March every year to collect barnyard grass. Nowadays, in order to commemorate the national hero Lei Wanxing, she people all over the country steam black rice for a family reunion every March 3 and give it to relatives and friends. Hold dances, sing in groups and celebrate festivals. Especially in the past ten years, the celebration of this ancient festival has become more enthusiastic and colorful. 1983 April 17, 100 More than one She compatriot held the "March 3rd" activity for the first time in Beijing.