The Hand- Waving Dance of Tujia Ethnic Group
 
The Hand-waving Dance is the most popular ancient dance of the Tujia people. In the past, it was a kind of martial dance and used in fighting with enemy. It lasts from the beginning of January to the 17th of the lunar calendar. Hundreds or thousands people perform the dance. They are dressed in splendid attire, singing and dancing. At night, they beat drums and gongs. In these days, all the Tujias are immersed in a warm and lively atmosphere
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