Maogusi is the most ancient and primitive of Tujia folk dance. With straw all over the body, straw braid over the head and around the waist, a round stick wrapped with red cloth and tied to the front of the stomach symbolize procreation worship. While performing, the old dancer takes the lead, followed by a younger one, with Gulusi (a deceiver) dancing between them. Unconstrained acting like hunting and fishing demonstrate ancient production and struggle of Tujia folk.

    Hand Waving Dance is an ancient and visual folk dance, characterized with its national actions of simple but understanding. From the 3rd day to the 15th of the first month by the lunar calendar, wearing “xinankapu” (a handcraft made of multiple color thick cotton string), Tujia people gather in hand waving house (a place prepared for hand waving dance won't be changed for years) with horns, sacred sticks, drums and so on. Leading by old Tima (Tujia people's leader in ancient time) and hand waving team, Tujia people dance with changing hand feature. The dancing reflects Tujia people of their ancient production and united living style.