Yao people played the suona, a traditional Chinese wind instrument, to express gratitude to guests in Menlouxia Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. In recent years, the township has promoted "Zuogetang" activities, simultaneously advocating for simplified celebratory banquets in major festivals, weddings, birthdays, and other occasions, effectively carrying forward Yao ethnic culture. (Photo/Liu Guixiong)

Zuogetang is a traditional folk custom featuring bridal songs during traditional weddings in Yao ethnic culture. This ritual consists of eight segments including "Welcoming Guests," "Serving Tea," "Expressing Gratitude," and "Farewell." The song lyrics are transmitted in oral and handwritten forms, while the melodies are preserved through memorization and oral transmission.

Yao people played the suona to welcome guests in Menlouxia Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. In recent years, the township has promoted "Zuogetang" activities, simultaneously advocating for simplified celebratory banquets in major festivals, weddings, birthdays, and other occasions, effectively carrying forward Yao ethnic culture. (Photo/Liu Guixiong)

Zuogetang is a traditional folk custom featuring bridal songs during traditional weddings in Yao ethnic culture. This ritual consists of eight segments including "Welcoming Guests," "Serving Tea," "Expressing Gratitude," and "Farewell." The song lyrics are transmitted in oral and handwritten forms, while the melodies are preserved through memorization and oral transmission.

责编：唐煜斯

一审：唐煜斯

二审：秦慧英

三审：禹振华

来源：湖南省政府门户网