Pumi dance "Cuocuo"

Yunnan
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"Cuocuo" is a Pumi language. "Cuo" means (this kind of) dance, and "cuo" means to jump, which means "to dance (this kind of) dance". When dancing, the four-stringed harp is used as accompaniment, and the leader of the dance hits the sheepskin, which has the effect of drum accompaniment, so it is also called "sheepskin dance". In addition, it is also known as "four-string dance" and "Pumi Guozhuang". It is mainly spread in Pumi villages such as Tongdian, Hexi, Lajing, Jinding, and Shideng in Lanping Bai and Pumi Autonomous County of Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture. It is the most favorite folk entertainment dance for Pumi people during festive festivals and weekdays. There is no written record of the origin of "Cuocuo". According to folklore, during a war, the ancestors of the Pumi people lit a bonfire at night and danced the "Cuocuo" dance all night long, making the enemy mistakenly believe that they had countless troops and horses, and finally defeated the enemy wisely. According to old artists, the traditional "Cuocuo" dance originally had 72 tunes, that is, 72 sets of dance steps. Now only 12 sets are preserved, including "reunion dance", "bowl and chopstick dance", "close dance", "shoe sole touching dance", "arm collision dance" and "ending dance". "Cuocuo" has a variety of formations, including single circle, double circle, dance, open door, two dragons spitting water, starry sky, etc. When dancing, the dancers hold hands and circle, facing the bonfire in the circle, singing while dancing. One person plays the four-stringed harp, and the other holds chopsticks, bamboo boards, wooden bowls or sheepskin to dance with the accompaniment. Change the tune before changing the action, and the dance changes with the tune of the leader. The dance is passionate and unrestrained, with a unique style. "Cuocuo" is danced dozens of times every year. It is widely spread in Lanping County. It is mainly passed down by teachers and families. Pumi children generally dance with adults from the age of three or four. The "Cuocuo" dance retains the ancient characteristics of song, dance and music. There are many dance names, rich formations and dance steps, and tension and relaxation. It is the favorite dance of the Pumi people. It is widely spread and used in various self-entertainment, festive and fitness activities. It is not limited by the number of participants. There can be dozens of participants and tens of thousands of people dancing together. It expresses the emotions of national unity and joy and has a certain artistry. Since the 1980s, "Cuocuo" compiled and adapted by literary and art workers has begun to be performed at home and abroad, and has won many provincial and national awards. (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.) (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.)

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