Chejiang Sanbao Dong Village

The population density of Dong Nationality in Chejiang Sanbao Dong village is the first in China, so it is known as "the first Dong village in the world". Sanbao Dong village, located in the north of Rongjiang County, is under the jurisdiction of CHEJIANG township. It is divided into upper, middle and lower three treasures. Along the two sides of the river, there are thousands of green and straight ancient banyan trees, which are luxuriant and evergreen all the year round. "Sanbao Drum Tower" is the highest Drum Tower of Dong Nationality in the world, and it is the landmark building of Sanbao Dong village in Chejiang. Ethnic customs mainly include road blocking songs, toasting, singing and sitting at night, stepping on song hall, playing Dragon, singing at banquet, Dong opera singing and wedding custom. Traditional festivals include "Sama Festival" and "eat new festival".

Chejiang Sanbao Dong Village

Chejiang Dong village, also known as "Qianhu Dong village", is the most densely populated area of Dong people in China. From Rongjiang county to the north of Rongjiang bridge is Chejiang WanMu dam. Zhaihao River, a tributary of the Duliu River, flows through the foot of Bijia mountain and connects the Dong villages in five villages along the river. Because there are three huge stones in the river, "three treasures" got its name.

Chejiang Sanbao Dong Village

The "three treasures" Dong Village stretches for about 15 kilometers. Unless there is plenty of time, it is difficult to get there one by one. About 5 kilometers away from Rongjiang County, you can see a wooden gate with the words "the best village in the world", which is a large-scale ancient rongqun scenic spot. The scenic spot consists of three villages, Zhanglu, zhaitou and Motang, with more than 800 households and more than 3000 people. After entering the village, you can see a large group of ancient banyan trees along the Duliu river. These banyan trees were probably planted in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and have a history of more than 300 years. There are 38 ancient banyan trees, which are connected with each other by roots and branches, like a green canopy. It is said that there were more banyan trees before, but most of them were cut down after liberation. All the ancient banyan have been protected. There is a cobblestone street between the ancient banyan groups. The local people call it Huajie. The street is about 0.5 kilometers long, with pebbles inlaid into the design of the zodiac. At the end of the road, you can see a sculpture composed of a man and a woman. The man's name is zhulang and the woman's name is niangmei. In the 1950s, China once made a movie called qinniangmei, which is said to be a Chinese story of "Romeo and Juliet", and this is qinniangmei's hometown. As the most concentrated area of Dong nationality, Chejiang is characterized by numerous drum towers. Chezhai Drum Tower, which was built in 1877, has a history of more than 120 years. In recent years, the most newly built Drum Tower in Dong village. In addition to the drum tower, the Notre Dame temple is more common in the "Sanbao" Dong village. The Dong family is called "SAMA Temple" (SAMA means great grandmother). It is the temple where the Dong people worship the goddess "SAMA". Almost every village has nine temples in the whole Sanbao Dong township. There are brick and tile huts in the ancestral temple. In the center of the huts, stones are built into stone mounds with a half open paper umbrella inserted in the middle. There are 12 or 14 small wooden Toons or stone mounds around. Paper cut on paper umbrellas and wooden Toons. These wooden Toons and stone piles represent the position of "SAMA". There is an evergreen tree planted outside the temple, symbolizing the "health and longevity" of the virgin.

The most dense area of ancient banyan is on the Bank of about 1 km from Yintang village to Zhanglu village of Chejiang River, with a total of 54 trees. It is a rare ancient banyan group in the world. It is suggested that you find a small shop to buy some sweet rice wine. It tastes good. Invite people around you to have a drink. They may invite you to their home for a rest or a light meal. Don't drink too much sweet rice wine. It has a lot of stamina. You can walk along the embankment to the river mud bridge of CHEJIANG river. There is a banyan tree next to a stone tablet. This used to be a ferry. In the Republic of China, villagers built a "Gongde stele" to remember the people who donated money to build the ferry. When the stele was erected, there was a banyan tree next to it. As a result, as the years passed, the banyan tree slowly wrapped the stele in its own arms. The Duliu river flows slowly by the Chejiang Dong village. The river is wide and the water is clear. Women can be seen washing vegetables, clothes and hair by the river. Men are carrying rice across the wooden bridge. On the other side of the stockade is the highway, with endless traffic.

Scenic spot information

address

Located in Rongjiang county 5 km

traffic

Take a tricycle or bus from Rongjiang county. In addition, any minibus going to Liping direction (instead of Congjiang direction) will pass here

Travel Tips

The scenery here is very good. In addition to the local ethnic clothing, there are many stalls selling souvenirs, and tourist facilities such as cruise ships, holiday resorts, restaurants, and style parks. It has become a real "scenic spot". People in Rongjiang county will come here to play on holidays.

Information about scenic spots

Information about scenic spots

1、 General situation of Chejiang Dong village, which is the largest Dong inhabited area in China. Zhanglu Village (four villages) is the location of Dong standard pronunciation in southern China. The shooting place of zhulang niangmei. It is 5 kilometers away from Rongjiang county. The stockade is very big, and there are many ancient banyans by the river. Sanbao Dong village belongs to CHEJIANG township of Rongjiang County, located on the largest Pingba in Southeast Guizhou to the north of the county. The whole Sanbao Dong village is composed of many villages of different sizes, stretching for more than ten kilometers. It can be divided into three parts: Shangbao, Zhongbao and Xiabao. It is an extremely dense place of Dong people and the largest settlement of Dong people in China. The title of "Qianhu Dong village" is absolutely worthy. The scenic spot is composed of three natural villages, Zhanglu, zhaitou and Motang, with more than 800 households and more than 3000 people. When visitors come here, the first thing they see is a colorful Drum Tower with more than 20 floors. The drum tower is newly built, so although it has a beautiful appearance, its taste is much worse. In the stockade, there are pictures of Dong People's life scenes: household chores, farmers and spinning. It is worth mentioning that zhaitou village is the birthplace of Dong standard pronunciation, that is to say, the Dong language here is the "Putonghua" of the Dong nationality. From Yintang village to Zhanglu village, the river bank about 1 km away is the most densely populated area of ancient banyan, forming a rare group of ancient banyan in the world. These banyan trees, with luxuriant roots and leaves, are the "Fengshui" forests in Chejiang Dong village. The ancient banyan trees with a height of more than 20 meters and a chest circumference of more than 3 meters are like huge green umbrellas, standing on the riverbank. The strange landscapes created by these stubborn lives are amazing: an ancient banyan on the upper reaches of the river bank actually wrapped a monument of merit with roots, which is called "ancient banyan tablet"; a banyan and Melia azedarach grew on a tree, which became a combination of banyan and Melia azedarach, also known as "love between life and death"; an ancient banyan and an ancient Maple grew together and became "beloved banyan" Maple "

In the shade of ancient banyan trees, a white marble statue stands out. The male and female names in the statue are zhulang and niangmei. A pair of beautiful lovers are thought of by people because of their tragic and tragic love affairs. There is a brief account of their story on the stone tablet, but listening to the old people in the stockade, it is more sad and tortuous.

folk culture

Sama Festival

It is the most lively festival of Dong nationality. Generally in spring and autumn. Generally, only middle-aged and elderly women and elderly men have the right to participate in the ceremony. Altars are generally managed by respected old women. In Dong language, "SAMA" means great grandmother in Chinese. The origin of "Sama Festival" is in the hearts of the Dong people, "SAMA" is their biggest God. The festival is to commemorate a female leader of the Dong nationality who is brave and good at fighting and dying for the nation. People regard her as a God who can bring peace and auspiciousness, and respectfully call her "SAMA".

A hundred meals

The custom of "eating a hundred meals" is popular in Chejiang Dong village of Rongjiang county. There are happy events in the village, and each family makes a dish to serve. Under the big banyan tree, a pendulum is more than 10 meters long, and the folks respect each other for food and wine.

Singing at night

"Singing at night" is a love custom in Chejiang Sanbao area. When night falls, the girls often get together to spin and sing. At this time, the boys will come to accompany the girl and play the corbel to win the girl's heart.

Climbing window hole

Kong is a very old and interesting way of courtship of Dong youth. This way is known as "the love hanging on the window of the building". In the dead of night, the young man will take the self-made corbel with him. He must go through the "window climbing hole". After the two sides gradually understand each other and have feelings, the young man can ask the matchmaker to propose to the girl.

Folk songs

Sanbao Dong folk songs

Pipa song: the main kind of song sung by the local Dong young men and women when they are on the moon. Dong Pipa is the main accompaniment instrument and Guoji is the concerto instrument, so it is called Pipa song. In the 1950s, Chejiang Pipa went out of Dong Township and ascended the hall of elegance.

The song of blocking the way: the Dong villages in Sanbao Dong area are engaged in the activity of "doing business" (collectively being guests or welcoming guests). When the guests are coming, the main village blocks the way at the entrance of the village. When the guests arrive, they are not allowed to enter the village. They sing the song of blocking the way first. The host sings the song of blocking the way, and the guests sing the song of opening the way. This is the welcoming ceremony of the local Dong people, which is different from other nationalities. Use this way to welcome the distinguished guests.

Wine song: a song sung by the young men and women of Sanbao Dong nationality at the same table to persuade each other to drink and sing to each other. It is also used for the occasions when the guests respect the host or the host respects the guests. The best man and the bridesmaid have the most lively duels at the wedding, and the audience is packed inside and outside the room.

Dragon Song: during the Spring Festival, the girls in Jielong village dance dragon

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