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Hezhen Nationality
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| Hezhen
ethnic minority nationality lives near the bank of Songhuajiang River, Heilongjiang
River and Wusulijiang River generations by generations, which is an only
nation living by catching fish and driving a sledge by dogs. The dwelling
place is famous for its beautiful landscape and treasure materials.
Hunting is the main economic mode of production. The captures are the
main resources for the necessity. They accumulate experiences on hunting.
They can chase beast in snow with high speed.
'Wurigong' means joy. On every July or August, the Hezhen people will hold 'Wurigong collection' to cerebrate. They perform fishing songs, dance swan dance, besides sports competition is important. On the every of Chinese traditional New year, a family will grind wheat flour, fishing, paste paper designed flowers on windows and make paper Chinese lantern. They change their clothes. At night, every family will burn sacrifice to the dead. On the first day of New Year, they will make jiaozi at early morning and worship the three last generations. They also pray for god. On the morning, the juniors will greet the seniors, and then go out to pay New Year calls to every other family. Killing fresh fish is to serve the distinguished guests. Also some other food is special made for fesival. All kinds of entertainment are also held on the joyful time.
They believe in Shaman.
They carry on burial in the ground, but not a regular tomb. Most of the dead are buried in high topography
Rich and colorful descend culture arts. 'Yimakan' is a kind of saying and singing folk culture. No musical instrument
accompany the rhyme long story. The content of which tells their heroes
and love stories. They are apt at singing and dancing. Music instrument of 'Kongmuhangei' and 'Kouxianqian' are transported from ancient times. The former has been lost, the late can be kept in mouth, but now few can play it. Decorative pattern makes good. They embroider kinds of designs all around their clothes, hats and so on. Painting and carving are also outstanding, the design of which is elegant and graceful. Their paper-cut is also outstanding for animation and national character.
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