Brief introduction of Gelao nationality ...

Mulao nationality, whose national language is Mulao language, belongs to Dong Shui language branch of Zhuang and Dong language family of Sino-Tibetan language family. There is no national language, and Chinese characters are commonly used. Mulao people are mainly distributed in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and also in Guizhou Province. In Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, most people live in Dongmen, Siba, Huangjin, Longan, Tianhe and Xiao Chang 'an in Luocheng Mulao Autonomous County.

A few are scattered in Xincheng, Yishan, Liucheng, Du 'an, Huanjiang, Hechi, Rongshui, Rong 'an and other counties. In Guizhou Province, they mainly live in Majiang, Kaili, Ping Huang, Duyun, Fuquan and other counties. 1956, the State Council was officially recognized as the Mulao nationality through ethnic identification.

Extended data

The Mulao nationality has rich and colorful literature and art. Because the Mulao nationality has no writing, it only has language, which determines that the literature left over from the Mulao nationality's history is mainly folk literature, such as myths, legends, poems, stories and operas.

Mulao myths are rich in forms, including creation myths and heroic myths. Creation myths include myths about the origin of heaven and earth, such as how the sky rises, myths about floods and human rebirth, such as the legends of Fuxi brothers and sisters, and myths about national customs, such as Fan Yijie. Hero myths include Jia and Ken Wangshan.

Folk songs play an important role in the life of Mulao people. In the past, almost every family had a songbook, and every village had an old singer. They regard it as their duty to teach young people to sing. Singing activities are mostly held during "walking the slope" and festive festivals.

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