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Zhaoxing Dong Village, located in the southeast of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, China, is an ancient village full of rich Dong culture. This is the largest Dong village in China and one of the representatives of Dong culture. It is called the "Dong Township Capital" of China.
The history of Zhaoxing Dong Village can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty in 102 BC, with a history of more than 2,000 years. The Dong people here have formed their own unique cultural traditions and customs in the long-term historical development. The architectural styles of the Dong nationality, such as Drum Tower, Fengyu Bridge and Diaojiaolou, as well as cultural works of art such as Dong songs, Dong silver ornaments and Dong brocade, are all valuable cultural heritages of Zhaoxing Dong Village.
The architectural style of Zhaoxing Dong Village is unique. Drum Tower, Yufeng Bridge and Diaojiaolou are all representatives of Dong architecture. Drum tower is a landmark building in Dong village, which is used to gather villagers for gathering, entertainment and rest. The Drum Tower in Zhaoxing Dong Village is famous for its "multi" shape. There are nine drum towers in a row, which is called "Nine Drum Towers".
Yufeng Bridge is a bridge invented by Dong people to solve the problem of low terrain and inconvenient transportation in villages. There are long corridors and pavilions on the bridge for people to rest and shelter from the rain. Diaojiaolou is a traditional residence of Dong nationality, which is mainly made of wood structure, suspended and built with unique architectural style.
The ethnic cultural activities of Zhaoxing Dong Village are also very rich. Dong folk songs are the representatives of Dong music, and they are known as the "Pearl of Oriental Music". Dong songs in Zhaoxing Dong Village are famous for their beautiful tones and melodies. In addition, the silver ornaments and Dong brocade of the Dong nationality are also the special handicrafts of Zhaoxing Dong Village. Silver ornaments are loved by tourists because of their exquisite craftsmanship and rich cultural connotations, while Dong brocade is highly respected because of its unique weaving technology and rich national style.
Besides architecture and national cultural activities, the food in Zhaoxing Dong Village is also quite distinctive. Sour soup fish is one of the representative delicacies in Zhaoxing Dong Village, which is loved by tourists because of its sour and hot taste and fresh fish. In addition, glutinous rice and hot and sour powder in Zhaoxing Dong Village are also local favorites.
In recent years, Zhaoxing Dong Village has become one of the hot tourist destinations concerned by domestic and foreign tourists. In 2005, Zhaoxing Dong Village was listed as a famous historical and cultural town in China. In 20 12, Zhaoxing dongzhai successfully declared the world cultural heritage with its unique architectural style and cultural connotation. Today, Zhaoxing Dong Village has become one of the important tourist attractions in Guizhou Province, attracting more and more tourists.
In a word, Zhaoxing Dong Village is an ancient village full of rich Dong culture, with rich historical culture and unique architectural style. It is not only a tourist attraction, but also a window to understand the culture of ethnic minorities in China.