The Dechang Lisu people have cultural treasures as bright as the stars. Unfortunately, not many tourists know about them. It is worth exploring.

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Speaking of Dechang’s tourism resources, the folk customs of the Lisu people are really worth learning about.

In a broad sense, the Lisu people belong to the South Asian type of Mongolian race. Their ethnic language belongs to the Yi branch of the Tibeto-Burman family of the Sino-Tibetan language family. Their writing is divided into old and new Lisu scripts, and they generally believe in primitive religion.

In China, the Lisu people are one of the 56 ethnic groups. They originate from the ancient Di and Qiang ethnic groups and are closely related to the Yi people. They are mainly distributed in the Nu River and Enmeikai River (tributary of the Irrawaddy River) basins. area, that is, the border area between China's Yunnan, Tibet and Myanmar's Kachin.

The Lisu people in Dechang, Sichuan migrated from Miyi County. Over the years, they settled in Jinsha and Nanshan Townships in Dechang. Their number is approximately 7,000-8,000.

Dechang Jinsha Township is located in the southeast of the county, about 30 kilometers away from the county seat, and National Highway 108 winds past the door. Nanshan Township is located in the south of the central part of Dechang County, about 25 kilometers away from the county seat. It is directly connected by the county road, making it very convenient to come and go.

The Dechang Lisu people are very good at living. They are not only hardworking and kind, but also brave and intelligent. In the past, farming and hunting were the main focus. Nowadays, men no longer hunt, but they have become the nemesis of wild poisonous bees. They have continued the custom of catching wild bees. When you walk into the Lisu residential area in Dechang County, you will find wasp nests hanging in front and behind many Lisu houses. The wasps are flying back and forth, forming a unique landscape.

It may be said that it is a scenery for the Lisu people, but it is not the same for the guests who come to visit. People in the city usually scream when they see bees wandering around, but they are even more afraid of wild poisonous bees, so it is best not to provoke them easily.

Lisu women are good at weaving fireweed linen and handmade wool belts, and their hand-sewn and embroidered women's dresses are particularly distinctive. The clothing embroidery of middle-aged and elderly people has simple and bright lines and patterns, which makes them look simple and elegant; the clothing of young people is bright and eye-catching, with strong contrast, and pays attention to color selection, pattern matching, and intricate and detailed embroidery, reflecting a unique style.

Lisu embroidery uses special materials, has diverse decorative methods and a wide range of pattern choices, and its embroidery style has strong national and regional characteristics. It has rich patterns, exquisite skills and unique techniques. It is a beautiful and wonderful work in the treasure house of Chinese embroidery culture. It is of great value for studying the clothing technology, history and culture, social development and spiritual beliefs of the Lisu people. The Lisu people love singing and dancing, and they sing (antiphon) and dance regardless of weddings, funerals, or celebrations. The wedding is very mysterious. The best man and bridesmaid must sleep in the same bed with the bride and groom before entering the bridal chamber and spend the night together.

They are also good at making various ethnic musical instruments. Bamboo mouth string, also known as "harmonica", "xiangmian", "blowing bamboo", "bamboo bamboo", is a tiny musical instrument that is produced by blowing or pulling the tongue of the string. Engraving patterns on the outer tube of the bamboo string can not only be used for decoration, but also express feelings about life at any time. Therefore, it is the favorite thing for Lisu women to wear. The production of bamboo strings depends entirely on the experience and understanding of the maker to determine its pitch, timbre, and intonation. It contains rich scientific knowledge and is the condensation of the outstanding wisdom of the Lisu craftsmen. It has high craftsmanship and aesthetic value.

The Lisu people are inseparable from the gourd sheng in their daily life, production and labor, festivals, weddings and weddings, etc. The Dechang Lisu women like to play the mouth string, and the men like to play the gourd sheng, which is mostly a homemade five-tube gourd sheng. Most Lisu adult men in Jinsha Township and Nanshan Township in Dechang County can make gourd shengs. The teacher-inheritance relationship is based on the family unit and is passed down from generation to generation. The calabash flute has unique rhythm, timbre, and playing skills, making it a rare treasure in the treasure house of national musical instruments in my country.

In addition, the intangible cultural heritage of the Lisu people in Dechang County is quite rich and unique. The Lisu people's original songs and dances, costumes, wedding customs, Kuanshi Festival, oral strings, gourd sheng, fireweed weaving skills, folk literature, etc. are all extremely precious intangible cultural heritage with the most ethnic characteristics in this county.

Due to the uniqueness and preciousness of their culture, the Dechang Lisu people have successfully applied for 1 national, 9 provincial, and 4 state-level Lisu intangible cultural heritage projects.

Nowadays, Jinsha Township and Nanshan Township are also actively building tourism with ethnic characteristics. In addition to traditional intangible cultural heritage attracting the attention of tourists, the introduction of fashion projects and the integration of their own cultural treasures have once again enhanced the Lisu The taste of tourism culture is favored by tourists who come for tourism.

The Lisu Water Village in Shaba Village, Leyue Town, Dechang County is a typical example. This is a place to play in the water, especially suitable for parent-child travel. Shuizhai features "Lisu Mountain Spring Surfing" as a tourist project. Shuizhai rafting, water park and other projects are very popular among tourists. In order to ensure the safety of children, there is also a surfing and play area specially prepared for children in the park.

In this national 3A-level scenic spot, you can play in the water, dance the "Gaqiqesal Dance" and taste unique Lisu cuisine. It brings you not only entertainment, but also the radiant national culture of the Lisu people.

You don’t want to experience it!