The Buyi people are an ethnic minority in China with a long history and unique cultural traditions. In the Buyi tradition, stone axes and reeds are considered to be the oldest artifacts and musical instruments.
Stone axe (shi fu).
The stone axe is one of the oldest artifacts of the Buyi people and their symbolic object. A stone axe is an axe-shaped tool made from stone, usually made of hard stone or jade. It has an important symbolic meaning and represents bravery, strength, and wisdom. In the Buyi tradition, the stone axe is regarded as a talisman and is believed to drive away ** and bring good luck. In addition, stone axes are also used in Buyi ceremonies and celebrations to symbolize blessings and prayers.
Lu Sheng
The reed sheng is one of the oldest musical instruments of the Buyi people and an important part of their ** culture. The asparagus is a wind instrument that consists of bamboo pipes and reed tongues. It is shaped like a tubular instrument made up of multiple bamboo pipes, each with a reed tongue on each pipe. When playing, the player vibrates the reed tongue by blowing and controlling the airflow to produce tones. With its melodious timbre and unique playing skills, the reed sheng is widely used in the folk **, dances and religious ceremonies of the Buyi people. It is considered one of the symbols of the Buyi culture and has important historical and artistic value.
As the oldest artifacts and musical instruments of the Buyi people, stone axes and reeds carry the historical memory and cultural heritage of the Buyi people. They not only represent the bravery and wisdom of the Buyi people, but also play an important role in the daily life, rituals and celebrations of the Buyi people. These ancient artifacts and musical instruments have been passed down through the way that the culture of the Buyi people has been inherited and developed, and the rich and diverse forms of artistic expression have been retained.