What are the famous historical heritages of Dong nationality?

Drum Tower is the symbol of Dong Village. Where there is Dong Village, there is Drum Tower.

Drum Tower is a manifestation of ancient architecture in China and a witness to the history of Dong people.

It has a history of 1800 years.

Look at these towering drum towers.

Full of momentum, this is the landmark building of Dong Village.

Climb to the top of the Drum Tower, and you can "all other mountains look short under the sky." In Dong Village.

The lights are on, and the drum tower at night.

The shape of the Drum Tower is a fir tree, which was originally a "shade tree". In ancient times, parties were held in the shade of trees to discuss song and dance entertainment, but the shade did not keep out the wind and cold. The industrious and wise ancients imitated the shape of fir trees and built a "hall tile" in the village. Rain can keep out the wet and cold can keep out the cold.

Is it shaped like a fir tree?

Drum Tower and Its Visual Effect

A completed drum tower

In the middle is a big square or round fireplace.

The roof is a series of gourd-shaped tops that penetrate the sky.

In the middle are stacked buildings, shaped like pagodas.

Its double eaves are layered, from top to bottom, one layer is bigger than the other.

The bottom is mostly square, and there are wide and strong benches around for people to sit down.

Clever design

Unique modeling structure

Exquisite craft

Practical and reasonable function

When the Dong people encounter important events, the hall is usually a place for villagers to socialize and get together for festivals. Dong culture is inseparable from the Drum Tower, which is the place where important activities are held. Drum tower is the carrier and essence of Dong culture, so Dong culture is also called Drum Tower culture.

Huaqiao

Miao village likes to live by mountains, while Dong people live by mountains and rivers.

There are many streams and rivers in Dong area, and the bridge is built in the middle of the village.

Flower Bridge is also called "Wind and Rain Bridge" because it can shelter from the wind and rain and can be redecorated.

It is beautiful in appearance and firm in structure.

Yufeng Bridge skillfully integrates the bridge, pier and pavilion.

Yufeng Bridge is entrusted with the good wishes of the Dong people for a happy life.

Later, Yufeng Bridge became a good place for lovers to meet and whisper.

Sitting by the bridge side by side with the sound of running water is a different kind of romance for young Dong men and women.

Chengyang Bridge is a typical representative of one of the flower bridges. Chengyang Bridge, also known as Yongji Bridge Bridge and Panlong Bridge, is a masterpiece of Dongzhai Wind and Rain Bridge, the best-preserved and largest wind and rain bridge at present, the crystallization of Dongxiang people's wisdom, and the artistic treasure of China's wooden structure buildings. Chengyang Bridge was built in 19 12 and completed in 1924. It is also known as one of the four famous historical bridges in the world.

Dong people's big songs

The Dong language in the Song Dynasty was called "Galao". Dong folk songs are mainly sung in the form of "all low and all high" and polyphonic multi-voice chorus. Dong's Daqu needs more than three singers (teams) to sing, and the more people participate in the singing, the better the effect. Almost every Dong village has a choir, and some Dong villages have as many as 10.

Simulating the sounds of nature, such as birdsong, mountains and running water, is a major feature of big songs.

The main content is to praise nature, labor, love and human friendship.

It is the sound of harmony between man and nature and between people.

Grand Dong Nationality Song Festival

Dong people regard songs as spiritual food, and cultivate their hearts and sentiments with songs.

Dong people regard songs as treasures and think that songs are knowledge and culture.

Dong folk songs are one of the outstanding ancient art heritages preserved in China at present, and they are the most distinctive folk music art in China. Dong folk songs are also a rare bright pearl in the international national music art garden. They are sung overseas and disturb the world music scene.

As the most important part of Dong songs, Dong songs are closely related to the customs, habits, personality, psychology and living environment of Dong people, which is a true record of Dong history and a direct expression of Dong culture.

This is an invisible folk music, which can only be captured and appreciated with ears and hearts. Because Dong people didn't have their own characters before, many excellent cultural traditions, living customs and social etiquette were passed down from generation to generation through beautiful songs. The clever Dong people continue to inherit their splendid culture in this unique way.