Baiku Yao Cow-cutting Ceremony

Guangxi
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Baiku Yao, a branch of the Yao ethnic group, lives in Bawei and Lihu Yao Township in Nandan County. Because Baiku Yao still follows ancient living customs, they are known as "living fossils of human civilization", especially the "ox-cutting" ceremony in funeral culture, which is full of mystery. During the Nandan Cultural Tourism Festival, thousands of tourists witnessed the mysterious and unique "ox-cutting" custom in Wangshangtun, Lihu Yao Township, which became the most "eye-catching" event of the cultural tourism festival, allowing people to fully experience the simple folk customs and unique funeral customs of Baiku Yao. Chopping cattle and playing bronze drums are the rituals of Baiku Yao for the deceased. The whole funeral is tragic and solemn, and the atmosphere of the sacrificial scene is solemn and solemn. This traditional funeral custom is not only to express the mourning of the deceased by the bereaved family, but also a common ancestor worship activity. Bronze drums and leather drums are the main percussion instruments in funeral activities.

Intangible culture related to the heritage

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