It is a Yi folk song.

The song was composed in 1964. As a National Day tribute song, with lyrical melody and heartfelt lyrics, "Deep Love" expresses the joy of Yi compatriots at the arrival of the Red Army, and reflects the deep love between the Red Army and the Yi people, which has endured for more than 50 years and become a classic song of the century.

That year, nearly 10,000 Yi youths in Liangshan participated in the Red Army. The vast Daliang Mountains and the ethnic minorities growing on this hot land made great contributions to the victory of the Chinese Revolution, and the deep friendship of national unity has been passed on from generation to generation.

Expanded Information

Yi folk songs are an important carrier of Yi culture, and one of the most important forms of inheriting Yi culture. It records the history, science, production life, traditional customs, philosophy, and other rich and colorful Yi culture.

On June 7, 2008, the Yi folk songs were approved by the State Council to be included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

There are all kinds of traditional tunes in the Yi folklore, such as mountain-climbing tunes, entrance tunes, welcome tunes, wine-eating tunes, marriage tunes, mourning tunes, etc. All the people, young and old, are familiar with these tunes. No matter men and women, young and old, everyone will sing a few songs. Some tunes have fixed words, while others do not, and are improvised. The songs are divided into male and female tones, with male tones being masculine and high-pitched, and female tones being soft and delicate.

The songs have their own unique styles, such as the famous songs "Horses Run Faster" and "Guests from Afar Please Stay", which are based on Yi folk tunes.

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