Before 1949, the "returning the gods to the altar" activity was very widespread in Enshi villages. In Sancha Township, Qili Township and other places, there were relatively complete "returning the gods to the altar" teams of the older generation that operated within a radius of dozens of miles. Sancha Township is a "national folk art town" and still has the custom of "returning the gods to the altar". The "returning the gods to the altar" of the Tujia people in Enshi is a sacrificial ceremony when people fulfill their vows. Those who ask the "Duan Gong" to set up the altar mainly worship their own ancestors. The carrier is a "altar bowl" where the "Duan Gong" seals rice, chicken heads, etc. with incense ash and offers them on the "incense". It originated in the Hongwu period. The "returning gods to the altar" of the Tujia people in Enshi still retains 25 complete "rituals" including handing over animals, opening the altar, asking for water, setting up the stove, exercising the gods, sealing and purifying, signing, releasing animals, printing, making knives, handing over knives, returning to maturity, welcoming all gods, dismantling the altar and releasing soldiers, sending out saints, opening the mountain, recruiting soldiers, sending out soldiers to the land, setting up the altar, opening meat and toasting, keeping books, canceling, beating the red mountain, sending gods, and calming the gods. "Returning gods to the altar" is an important art form that displays cultural characteristics. The world of ghosts and gods reflected in the more than 5,000 lines of lyrics is mysterious. The "Duan Gong" chants, sings, dances, chants spells, draws talismans, asks for divination, calls the wind and rain, and dispatches troops. It is rich in Wu Nuo meaning and reflects the religious beliefs, folk customs, and folk art of the Tujia people in Enshi. The lyrics of "Returning to the Altar" are numerous, the vocal styles are rich, the singing and dancing are combined, and the forms are diverse. National folk literature, drama, folk art, singing, instrumental music, dance, etc. are all mixed into one. The altar installation, costumes, props, and makeup are all quite exquisite. (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.) (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.)