There are many minorities live in Longsheng. And Dong, Miao, Yao
and Zhuang are the majority among those minorities. You will see
the history of some of their villages can be traced back to Song
dynasty. The culture, customs and habits, and even the costume
ornaments of those minorities have been perfectly preserved. Once
you are in their village, you will feel as if you were in a village
of a thousand years ago.
The Dong Minority
Dong Minority is most famous for its unique constructions.
Wind-Rain brides and drum towers embody the superb architectural
skills of the Dong People. Before entering a Dong village, a
tourist will be treated with an intoxicating cup of wine and a
moving song by the villagers.
The Miao Minority
Miao people are renowned for their unique embroidery, wax printing
and their carnival-like Lu Sheng parties. Lu Sheng or Reed-pipe is
a kind of musical instrument used by the Miao people.
The Yao Minority
Yao people usually live in the alpine belts. They have a habit of
bathing in a huge bucket with herbal medicines in it to rheumatic
pains and cure other diseases. On the fourth day of the fifth month
of a Chinese lunar year, a Da Qi Gong Festival, which is a main
festival of the minority, is held for Yao people to worship their
ancestors with Zongzi (a kind of Dumpling made of glutinous rice
wrapped in bamboo leaves) and to pray for bumper harvest.
The Zhuang Minority
People of the Zhuang Minority love singing and dancing. Silk
embroidery is one of the symbol of the Zhuang. In the past, there
lived a “Singing Fairy” Ms. Liu San Jie, while today with only a
leaf maids can play a gorgeous melody. Among all the festivals of
the Zhuang, the Singing Festival which was held every year on the
third day of the third month of a Chinese lunar year is the most
famous.
Related Links
- Photos of scenery and ethnic people in Longsheng
- China's Minority Discovery Tours
- Festivals of China's ethnic minorities