Sister’s Rice Festival: Lovely As World – Famous Miao Silver Jewels

As modern cities proliferate like ants across China, a more traditional way of living is rapidly dying out in the country. Gone with it were the unique, and fabulous customs that had once defined the country. However, in the heartland of southwestern China, a region locked by lofty mountains and torrential rivers,the ethnic minority group of Miao keeps the last treasure trove of China's ancientry. Pay a visit to their scenic yet primitive tribes, you will surprisingly discover that some very ancient, bizzare customs still live in the villages.

They are customs found nowhere else. Each year on March 15 on the Chinese lunar calendar, the Sister's Meal Festival is put on by the Miao tribes.

The goal is to bring together boys and girls of marriage age for matchmaking. Usually, a bright, lively Lusheng dance kicks off the festival. Miao men plays the wind instrument to usher in the 3-day celebration. Single ladies are not shy in expressing their love.

They dance around those who make their heart palpitate, and ties flower ribbons to waists of their prospective partners as sign of affection. Despite the gay mood, the dance is never aimless. Girls make use of the chance to attract a suitable partner.

If a single young man make her heart palpitate, she ties a flower ribbon to his waist as a sign of affection. A pair of chopsticks in the rice is a sincere wish that the two can make a happy couple. A small cotton ball implies that she is waiting him for a marriage proposal. A bamboo hook communicates that she is interested in keeping a frequent contact with him. A tuft of pine needles indicates that she welcomes some crewel needles for a piece of embroidery work she is specially making for him.

The next day, the girl returns the parcel once again. What is exciting about the parcel is the small tokens of love tucked inside. A pair of chopsticks is a sincere wish that the girl hopes the two can make a happy couple. A small cotton ball makes a sign of her missing him every day. A bamboo hook indicates she looks forward to a frequent contact with him.

The young men takes their next moves according to the messages conveyed by different tokens.
D. Cheng enjoys sharing his knowledge of Chinese silver jewelry . To discover handmade silver jewels by the Miao tribe, visit his website about Chinese silver jewelry here .

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