Traditional customs or etiquette characteristics related to wine

Yi people are sincere and hospitable. Whenever there are guests, they will entertain them with wine. "Three drinks" is the etiquette for Yi people to receive distinguished guests.

The first kind of wine is Lanmen wine, that is, when the Yi people welcome guests at the door, they play trombone, suona, Qin Yue, singing and dancing, and sing "welcome guests". When the guests get off the horse, the dressed Yi girls will hold a glass of wine. If there are leaves in the glass, it means that the guests are required to sing a wine song on the spot.

The second kind of wine is blessing wine, that is, toasting guests from afar with two cups at the banquet and toasting Song at the same time. Wine songs have ready-made tunes, warm and high-pitched tones, and lyrics include traditional words and improvisation. According to the identity of the guests, they sing some words of praise and good luck. The toast song can be sung by one person alone or in groups of several people.

The third kind of wine is the guest-staying wine, that is, when the guest leaves the host's house, the host asks the guest to finish the last glass of wine when he leaves the house. When toasting, trombone and suona play the tune of "Hospitality" at the same time. Young men and women are singing and dancing, and the host is holding a glass and singing wine songs to see guests off. The content is to wish the guests happiness and good luck, as well as the host's concern and retention. Guests must drink this glass of wine before they leave. It is the highest etiquette for Yi people to receive distinguished guests and propose three glasses of wine.