In the southwestern border of China, there lives an ancient ethnic group, the Lisu people. They have lived in the depths of the Hengduan Mountains for generations, thriving and forming their own unique cultural customs. Although the Lisu people have been influenced by other ethnic cultures in history, they still retain many unique traditional Xi that are worth exploring and understanding.
1. Family concept.
The Lisu people pay attention to the concept of family, and the family is the basic unit of Lisu society. In their traditional culture, children grow up to take on the responsibility of supporting their parents and maintaining the harmony and unity of the family. Mutual assistance and cooperation between relatives is also an important feature of Lisu families, and they often help each other through difficult times during the busy farming season.
2. Marriage Xi.
The marriage Xi customs of the Lisu people are relatively traditional, and although they are also influenced by modern civilization, they still retain many unique Xi customs. For example, in Lisu society, arranged marriages are more common, and weddings are usually arranged by parents. In addition, there are many interesting Xi customs in Lisu weddings, such as "crying marriage" and "robbing marriage", which all reflect the unique marriage concept of the Lisu people.
3. Social etiquette.
The Lisu people have a unique social etiquette, and people pay great attention to etiquette in their interactions. In their daily lives, the Lisu people are hospitable and will treat them with delicious food and wine when they meet them. During the rituals, the Lisu people pay homage to their ancestors and gods and pray for blessings. In addition, the Lisu people also have a unique etiquette "kowtow", that is, putting their hands together and kneeling on the ground to kowtow to express their respect for their elders and venerables.
4. Clothing culture.
The clothing culture of the Lisu people is rich and colorful, and their costumes are mainly black, white and red, with rich and diverse patterns. Men usually wear short shirts and trousers, while women wear short blouses and long skirts. The costumes of the Lisu people are made in a unique way, and many of the patterns contain rich meanings. For example, the patterns on Lisu women's clothing often symbolize wealth, happiness, and good fortune.
5. Festivals and festivals.
The Lisu people have many unique festivals, the most famous of which is the "Broad Time Festival". The Kuoshi Festival is the grandest festival of the Lisu people, usually held on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month every year. This festival marks the beginning of the Lisu New Year, and people hold various celebrations such as singing and dancing performances, sports competitions, etc. During the broad season, families reunite to celebrate the festive season and pray for good weather and abundant harvests in the new year.
The customs and culture of the Lisu ethnic group are rich and colorful, including unique family concepts, marriage Xi, and rich social etiquette, clothing culture and festival activities. These customs and Xi reflect the unique values and cultural inheritance of the Lisu people, and are also an important part of China's multi-ethnic culture. In today's society, we should respect, protect and inherit these precious national cultures, so that the customs and Xi of the Lisu people can be passed on from generation to generation.