Miao People’s Customs

苗族习俗

In Guizhou,among the ethnic¹ groups the Miao people have the largest population. They have more than 158 festivals in a year,and more than 80 Miao unique customs to boast of. The Miao people know how to celebrate and prepare their festivals including bullfighting,horse back riding,folk singing, and the unique Lusheng pipe playing. At festival time,the Miao women wear their stunning² silver jewelries often piling on five to six neck rings at a time,as well as chain loins, chest locks and multiple headdresses. Girts wear huge silver horned headdresses and crowns with delicate designs of birds,flowers and coins. As they gracefully³ move and dance,their jewelries and headdresses create wonderful musical sounds.

在贵州省，各民族之间苗族人有最多的人口。他们在一年中有超过158个节日，80多个苗族独特的风俗。苗族人知道如何庆祝和准备他们的节日，包括斗牛，骑马，民歌演唱，以及独特的芦笙管的演奏。在节日的时候，苗族妇女穿着迷人的银饰品，经常一次戴五至六个颈环，以及链腰，胸锁和多头饰。穿戴巨大的银色长角头饰和设计精美的带有花、鸟、硬币等精美图案的头冠。他们优雅地走动和跳舞，他们的首饰和头饰共创出美好音乐的声音。