What does ashur mean?

Ashur is a traditional song and dance in Zhenkang, also known as "Ajurada", which is a local custom and culture.

1, Introduction

Asura is a traditional music form integrating singing, dancing and music, which is widely spread in Zhenkang County, and also among neighboring Yongde County, Gengma County, Fengqing County, Yunxian County, Kokang Chinese in Myanmar, Tangwo in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Oyachi Chinese and Zhenkang people in Taiwan Province Province.

2. Form of performance

Ashur originated from the Hulusheng of Yunnan minority ancestors. When playing, it is usually accompanied by Sanxian, Hulusheng and flute. The performers danced while playing, followed by others, singing and dancing with the music, and singing counterclockwise.

When playing songs, male and female singers mostly improvise by asking and answering questions (commonly known as opposite plays). At the end of the sentence, everyone sings loudly "Asu is watching, Luo Xixi is swinging". This kind of singing is called ashur by local people.

3. Source

According to legend, during the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang marched to Zhenkang, southwest Yunnan, and confronted the local minority troops in the villages of "Asusu" and "Luoxise". The two stockades face each other across the mountain. Zhuge Liang's troops stationed in the "Luoxise" stockade suffered heavy casualties because of their long-term operations, which did not adapt to the climate in Zhenkang, southwest Yunnan.

Geographical location and background of ashur;

1, the geographical location of ashur.

Zhenkang County is a small county town in a remote place in Yunnan Province. It is located in lincang, Yunnan Province, the southwest border of the motherland. It is as close as lips and teeth to Kokang Special Zone, the first special zone in Shan State, Myanmar. It is a branch of the ancient Southwest Silk Road.

Since Qin and Han Dynasties, Zhenkang County has been the hometown of Fujian and Pupu nationalities. Zhenkang County is the original indigenous people of Mon-Khmer language family, Wa nationality and De 'ang nationality. Today, Zhenkang County is a frontier county with the Han nationality as the main body and 23 ethnic minorities such as Wa, Miao, Dai, Lisu, Lahu, Yi and Bulang.

2. Background introduction of ashur.

Asu is a unique form of local traditional folk music in Kangxian County, Lincang Town, Yunnan Province. It is a special expression method combining music with song and dance, and is usually played with Sanxian as an instrument. The singer who plays Zhenkang's "Ashu Society" will sing and dance with his own unique dance steps while playing, which is very musical.

Widely used in various local celebrations, including weddings, funerals and leisure life, it is a unique musical and cultural phenomenon in Zhenkang County.