THE ZHUANG PEOPLE'S"DOUBLE THIRD"SONG FAIR:A TYPICAL PARADIGM OF ETHNIC INTERACTION,EXCHANGE AND INTEGRATION
The"double third"Song Fair of the Zhuang people is an important traditional festival and a festive occasion for people of all ethnic groups in the region to gather,communicate and celebrate.In the process of its formation and development,the Song Fair has drawn inspiration from and incorporated the timing and activities of the Han people's"double third"Shangsi Festival,integrating the Zhuang people's poetic thinking,musical talents,making friends through songs,expression of emotions through songs and choosing spouse through singing.This has turned the"double third"festival into a grand celebration that combines ancestor worship,singing duets,apprecia-ting songs and entertainment.The bustling Song Fair spread throughout Zhuang region,with crowds of people and melodious songs,have earned a reputation as the"Song Sea"of Guangxi and serve as a typical paradigm of ethnic interaction,exchange and integration in Guangxi.
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