What other primitive customs and habits are there in Weng ding cun, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang, Yunnan?

China is a country with a long history, and many nationalities and tribes have been born in this vast land. Many of these ancient tribes still exist in various parts of China, and they have their own unique customs. Today, Bian Xiao will introduce you to a very primitive tribe, which makes people feel as if they have entered the primitive society, whether in village form or customs.

Primitive tribes of ethnic minorities

The name of this village is Weng Ding Cun, which is hidden in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, lincang. It was discovered in 2000, and has been living in isolation before. Weng Ding Cun is also a Wa village, and the Wa itself is an ancient minority, so all the buildings, landscapes, decorations and so on in the village have strong and ancient minority characteristics. With its primitive and simple style, it was named "the last primitive tribe in China" by National Geographic magazine. .

Has a traditional architectural form.

Weng Ding Cun is built on a mountain, with towering mountains and lush trees, and is close to a mountain river, which truly blends the whole village with nature in harmony. Village buildings have strong characteristics and relatively unified styles. They are all thatched houses with full wood structure, and Salar houses are the most common. After all, the southern region is wet and rainy, following the traditional characteristics of ancient southern architectural forms. Houses are generally divided into three floors, one for livestock, the second for people and the third for storage. Taking wood as the pillar, the main board as the wall and thatch as the top, it is warm in winter and cool in summer, which embodies the wisdom of the Wa people.

Abundant sacrificial methods

There are many ways of offering sacrifices in the village, the most striking of which is the bull's head hanging on a stake, which is also the biggest feature of Weng Ding Cun. Many foreigners who go to Weng Ding Cun for the first time will think that this is a handicraft specially used for decoration in the village, but it is not. This cow was cut down after the death of a real cow. Because the Wa people regard that cow as a totem, every festival, they will hang many bull's head sacrifices. The more they hang, the better people's lives will be.

When it comes to sacrifice, we have to mention Weng Ding Cun's extremely primitive and bloody way. Before sowing in spring, villagers will arm themselves to attack people from other tribes. After success, they will cut off their heads and take them back to hang them on wooden stakes for sacrifice, especially those with thick hair, because this will ensure the peace of the village. Although this horrible way of sacrifice has been forced to ban after it was discovered, it is still chilling to think of it.

Create many scenic spots

Sacrifice is the most curious activity for tourists. In fact, Weng Ding Cun has also created some natural attractions. For example, there are Zhaimen, Tile Palace, Goddess Totem Pile, Sarah House and so on. These places are traditional wooden structures with many figures, animals and plants carved on them, representing the long-standing culture of the Wa people. The ancient banyan trees that can be seen everywhere in the village are also a major attraction. Because the villagers regard the ancient banyan tree as a sacred tree, the banyan tree here is tall and lush.

You can taste authentic Wa cuisine.

In addition to cultural customs and scenic spots, visitors can also taste the delicious food here, which are basically authentic daily meals of the Wa people. Such as corn casserole rice, raw water celery, fishy vegetables, fragrant vegetables and so on. The most famous is rotten chicken rice, which is sprinkled with the unique sauce of Wa nationality and has a unique taste. It was impossible for outsiders to enter Weng Ding Cun before, and no one knew these delicious foods. Fortunately, it's different this time. The tranquility and primitiveness of Weng Ding Cun are well known by more and more people, attracting many tourists from big cities.