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Guizhou's endangered musical legacy

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16:39, June 17, 2013

The ethnic Dong people’s tradition of passing on culture and knowledge through music is exemplified by their Grand Song. It was included in UNESCO’S list of intangible cultural heritages in 2009, but its continued existence is far from secure.(CNTV)

The ethnic Dong people’s tradition of passing on culture and knowledge through music is exemplified by their Grand Song. It was included in UNESCO’S list of intangible cultural heritages in 2009, but its continued existence is far from secure.

Is it the sound of cicadas? No, it is not. It is the Grand Song. And the song is being sung in Xiao Huang village in Cong Jiang County. With no written language, the Dong people here have used songs to record their history and express their hospitality for many years. It is something they start learning to sing at quite an early age.

Pan Yuxin, "Grand Song" master of Xiaohuang Village, said, "Dong people start to learn Grand Song when they are around four years old. By the age of 20, they are able to sing many songs. There are several parts in the Grand Song, including the high and low pitches. I teach them step by step. "

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