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| | Tujia Brocade [edit this] | | Tujia Brocade also named Xilankapu was used in imperial palace in Qin and Han Dynasties. It is famous for its exquisite skill, live type, intensive country and traditional features. In Tujia language,“ Xilan” means“bedcover” and “Kapu” means“flower”. So, Xilankapu is bedcover brocaded with flower. With colorful type, symmetrical thread and durable, it is precious art merged practice and appreciation. | Edit by: Dorothy | |
| Tujia Nuo Opera [edit this] | | Tujia Nuo Opera originated from sacrifice ceremony of Nuo God. In the ceremony, everyone make vow to Nuo God and performance Nuo Opera. Tujia Nuo Opera, Tima Songs, Maogusi Dance and Hand Wave Dance formed the old and special Nuo Culture. It is valuable for Tujia history and art. | Edit by: Dorothy | |
| The Hand-Waving Dance of TuJia People [edit this] | | With intense sacrifice color, the Hand-waving Dance is the most popular ancient dance in Tujia people. In the past, the Hand-waving Dance was a martial dance and used in fighting with enemy. The Hand-waving Dance expresses origin, immigration and historic events of Tujia groups. When the Hand-waving Dance is getting on, Tujia people dances accompanied at drums and gangs. It is grand that hundreds or thousands people perform the dance. | Edit by: Dorothy | |
| Tima Songs [edit this] | | In Tujia language, Tima means Old Tusi or the pontiff. Tusi mastered annual sacrifice ceremony of Tujia people. In the ceremony, Tusi sing worship songs named Tianma Songs. Tianma songs describe origin, reproduction and wars of Tujia people. With knowledge of music, literature, language and folk customs, it is treasure of Tujia culture. | Edit by: Dorothy | |
| Purple Sand Pottery [edit this] | | Purple Sand Pottery is a traditional art made from purple sand earth in high temperature. In DaYong Purple Sand Pottery Factory, there are dozens series product, such as pot, cup, bottle and oven. With flower carving, poem and picture on pottery, the pottery is popular souvenir. | Edit by: Dorothy | |
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