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侗族人庆祝春节

2012-01-29来源:CCTV9

Southeastern Guizhou Province has long been home to China’s Dong ethnic minority. To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, Dong people have been holding a variety of traditional folk events.
东南的贵州省长期以来都是中国少数民族侗族的发源地。为了庆祝龙年,侗族举行了各种传统的民间活动。

The "Dong Big Song" is called gallaox in their own language. Thousands of participants sing together in multi-part harmony to express their wishes and blessings for the New Year.
《侗族大歌》在他们的语言里被称为gallaox。数千名参加者在多部和声中一起歌唱,表达他们的新年愿望和祝福。

Wu Xiuguang, Dong singer, said, "The song is called Auspicious Year of Dragon. The lyrics are about our wish for a happy new year."
侗族歌手Wu Xiuguang表示:“这首歌叫做吉祥的龙年。歌词是关于我们祝愿新年快乐的。”

Besides the "Big Song", there is the big feast that also has thousands of participants. Those gathered sing another song before drinking wine.
除了“大歌”之外,还有一场数千人参加的盛会。在饮酒之前,这些人聚集在一起唱另一首歌。

A tourist said, "Dong people are very passionate and pure. And the food is so good!"
一位游客表示:“侗族非常热情、纯朴。食物是如此美味!”

So, if you get tired of modern urban life, this may be the best place for you to taste the traditional flavor of Spring Festival.
所以,如果你厌倦了现代化的城市生活,这里或许是你品尝春节传统味道的最好地方。