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Introduction to Shamanic Rituals

Shaman culture originated from the Manchu people, and the shamanic rituals are divided into fire rituals, learning rituals, and other forms of rituals. Shaman ritual activities in the sacrifice of the shaman in the instrument, clapping in the sound of song and dance to the gods to pray for the descent, praying for the descent of the blessing of life. At the same time, it also has the purpose of entertaining the gods and people. The lyrics can communicate the relationship between man and god, and the dance expresses the shaman's piety in expelling evils and people's prayers for good fortune and life by force and magic power, and expresses the shaman's journey to heaven to invite the gods and the dangers encountered on the way, and the struggle with evils and demons. Through song and dance, the purpose of inviting the gods to pray for blessings is achieved: