Rituals · ST10208
Ritual Music of Ethnic Minorities
Chanted scriptures, sacred songs and dances of ethnic peoples' rites and funerals, handed down orally.
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Mural guide
High above a sea of clouds, an elder in a black felt cape and wide hat rings a bell and holds a feather fan before carved wooden stakes and offerings. Men with tall staffs stand behind, and women in pleated skirts kneel in prayer.
Chant, song and ensemble music of minority priests and ritual singers at sacrifices, blessings and funerals: Yi bimo, Zhuang wudiao and the Naxi Baisha xiyue