傣族-英文介绍.pptVIP

HOMELAND The Dai is one of the 56 official ethnic minorities in China, with a population of about 1.2 milion. The Land of Peacocks South part of Yunnan Province, south-west China The name means freedom FESTIVALS The most important festivals are the Door-closing Festival ，the Door-opening Festival and the Water-splashing Festival. Door-closing festivaland Door-opening festival The Door-closing and Door-opening Festivals are the two longest and grandest periods--one in mid-June and the other in mid-September. During the three months agricultural production men and women can’t get married the monks are not allowed to go out without permission After the door-opening festival set off fireworks light the kong ming lanterns Dance and parade through villages Water-splashing When the Water-Splashing Festival began, refined and courteous Dai girl dip in the water with bamboo leaves to spill over to others with the words of blessing. Afterwards, people hold water with bowls and basins to pour each other in the high streets and back lanes. Water-splashing At that point, with water flying everywhere, the streets are filled with laughter and excitement. After a baptism of water, people will stand in a circle, accompanied by the sound of drum, regardless of race, regardless of age, regardless of their occupation, dance in a happy mood. DANCING The Dai people are quite good at singing and dancing. Their achievements in music are well-known among all the ethnic groups. Their folk and traditional musical instruments include the elephant-foot drum, bronze gong and some others. DANCING Dai has a variety of dancing. The peacock dance The most famous dancing is the peacock dance. Because it is very ornamental,you will be inspired when watching the dancing. Thank you * *