Dances of Qiang Ethnic Group

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History, culture and traditions of an ethnic group are preserved basically in three ways, including records in writing and cultural relics, oral presentations (poetry or music etc.), and also physical embodiment. As a nation replete with historical and cultural details, Qiang people don't have a script which has taken shape by now. Therefore, they have passed down and preserved most of their primary culture relatively intact in oral and physical ways, specifically through folk songs and dances. Folk dances of Qiang people are thus in essence "physical symbols".

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Buzila as a Folk Sacrificial Dance of Qiang Ethnic Group

Buzila as a Folk Sacrificial Dance of Qiang Ethnic Group

Sheepskin-drum dance is a folk sacrificial dance, which is called Buzila in the southern dialect of Qiang Ethnic Group.
Barong as a ritual dance at folk festivals of Qiang Ethnic Group

Barong as a ritual dance at folk festivals of Qiang Ethnic Group

In the northern Qiang dialect, Barong means "ancient". It is a ritual dance performed at Wari'ezu Festival of Qiang people.
Salang-Folk Dances for Self-entertainment in Qiang Ethnic Group

Salang-Folk Dances for Self-entertainment in Qiang Ethnic Group

Coming from the northern Qiang dialect in the upper reaches of Min River, Salang means singing and dancing. It is an ancient traditional dance for self-entertainment among Qiang people.
Kexigela - folk dance at funerals of Qiang Ethnic Group

Kexigela - folk dance at funerals of Qiang Ethnic Group

As a ritual dance at funerals of Qiang people, Kexigela is also called Hesude, namely Loricae Dance or Dancing with Loricae, in the northern Qiang dialect.
Kasidawen – Syncretism of Qiang and Tibetan dances, a different branch of the same origins

Kasidawen – Syncretism of Qiang and Tibetan dances, a different branch of the same origins

Also called Kasidagong, Kasidawen is popular in the Valley of Heishui River, a branch in the upper reaches of Min River.