When An American Family Meets Dong Ethnic Minority The #Dong ethnic group is widely known for its tradition of passing on culture and knowledge in music, especially in “dage”, or Grand Song in Chinese. They believe that #music is a good way to appreciate their origins. In this episode of I am in China, American vlogger Brenna and her family goes to Guizhou to experience #GrandSong and other local folk arts in a Dong village. Let's join the family in experiencing the charm of Dong tradition! | Ch

Bamboo dancing is a popular custom among various ethnic groups such as the Dong, Yi, Zhuang, and Jing in southern and southwestern China. Dancers hop joyfully in and out of bamboo sticks to upbeat music. Enjoy this the traditional dancing performance by a group of women from the Dong ethnic group in Sanjiang, Guangxi. #ColorfulChina #BeautifulChina #FunChina | China Plus Culture

Do you know the Dong people in southwest China's Guizhou Province have their own a capella music? The Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group is a multi-part choral singing performed without instrumental accompaniment or a leader. Singers usually mimic the sound of animals in nature. One of the most simplest and popular songs is called the song of cicadas. #WhatsupGuizhou #WhatsupChina For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-05-08/Sound-of-nature-Grand-Song-of-Dong-ethnic-group-105CHcU9GO4/index.h

Trending in China | Strings with heart: The Dong people's pipa The #pipa, a traditional Chinese plucked string #instrument, holds a special place among the Dong ethnic group, who mainly live in China's Guizhou, Hunan and Guangxi. Crafted from cedar wood, the Dong pipa has a simple, elegant design. It is traditionally played along with Dong folk songs, a combination that was recognized on China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage list. | WE ARE CHINA

Every year, the "Guyu" Festival is celebrated in Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou. This lively event features performances of Dong folk songs, which are a type of traditional music. There are also traditional activities that show the rich culture of the Dong ethnic group. #China #chinatravel | ShanghaiEye