Xiaohuang Dong Village - China Travel

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Xiaohuang Dong Village is more than 20 kilometers away from the county seat. It is the collective name of the three administrative villages of Xiaohuang, Gaohuang and Xinqian, with a total of 662 households and more than 3,000 people. Xiaohuang is surrounded by green hills, a small stream flows slowly through the village, and the wooden buildings with hanging feet are surrounded by mountains and rivers.

Xiaohuang is a well-known "Dong Song Nest" in the Dong area. Xiaohuang Dong Song is called "Ga Xiaohuang" in the Dong language, which means "Xiaohuang's song", which shows that it has its own system and unique charm. The locals have another catchphrase, "Food nourishes the body, song nourishes the heart". The history of the Dong family and the hardships of their ancestors are passed on to the next generation through songs. The big song of the Dong nationality is a multi-part unaccompanied choral repertoire. In Xiaohuang, almost anyone can form a team to sing the big song. The singing team does not need to specify who will sing the high note and who will sing the low note, but they can all cooperate well when singing. Seamless. There are actually 26 singing teams in the whole village. Xiao Huang Dong Song once performed in France. Xiaohuang Dong songs can only be sung solo and duet in normal times, and the chorus of several people can also be heard. The big songs of the Dong nationality can only be heard during festivals.