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Activities in Sanjiang | Zoom in |
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Sanjiang is located at the connecting point North of Guangxi, Hunan and Guizhou; Sanjiang Dong Minority Autonomous County is 7 hours northwest of Gulin, it is an autonomous region mainly consisting mainly of Dong Ethnic Tribe. The Dong comprise over 50% |
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Chengyang Wind & Rain Bridge |
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| Chengyang Roof Covered Bridge: One of the most beautiful & well protected shelter bridges in China,constructed in 1911,finished in 1925. The bridge is 64.4 meters long, 3.4 meters wide, 10.6 meters high, with beautiful shelters construction on it. It is supported by five big stone piers and the whole bridge is made of wood with all mortise and tenon joints, without any iron nails. |
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Dong ethnic embroidery |
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| Dong girls start learning how to work with needles and thread in their childhood with embroidery as a basic skill. This craftsmanship has been passed down through many generations, and has been perfected over the years. |
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Music of Dong Ethnic |
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| Dong choruses imitate sounds from nature. Birds, insects, and murmuring brooks, have long inspired the people inhabiting these remote regions. |
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Drum Towers |
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| The most distinctive feature on the landscape of the land of Dong Ethnic villages is its beautiful drum tower. A drum tower is a pagoda shaped multi-leveled wooden structure built without nails or bolts, yet can withstand decades of inclement weather. |
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Marriage Customs of Dong Ethnic |
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| The many social and family gatherings in the Dong society provide ample opportunities for the young to meet, to socialize, and eventually to court and find a mate. The older generation purposely makes the arrangement at the 'Moon Hall', where single young people can meet and get acquainted. |
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Sanyuesan Festival |
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| On the third day of the third lunar month of every tear, the Dong in Sanjiang celebrate the Fireworks Festival, also known as "Sanyuesan". the largest celebration is held in a town called Fulu in Sanjiang County. |
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China tours including visiting Sanjiang |
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