"Be My Guest": the charm of the Grand Song Do you know the Dong people in southwestern #China's #Guizhou Province have their own acappella music? The Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group is a multi-part chorus without accompaniment or a lead singer. It is a crucial symbol of Dong ethnic identity and cultural heritage. In this episode of Be My Guest, Beloved, an international student from #Zimbabwe, visits Zhanli Dong Village to feel the charm of the Grand Song. | China Matters
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"Be My Guest": the charm of the Grand Song Do you know the Dong people in southwestern #China's #Guizhou Province have their own acappella music? The Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group is a multi-part chorus without accompaniment or a lead singer. It is a crucial symbol of Dong ethnic identity and cultural heritage. In this episode of Be My Guest, Beloved, an international student from #Zimbabwe, visits Zhanli Dong Village to feel the charm of the Grand Song. | China Matters
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Do you know the Dong people in southwest China's Guizhou Province have their own a capella music? The Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group is a multi-part choral singing performed without instrumental accompaniment or a leader. Singers usually mimic the sound of animals in nature. One of the most simplest and popular songs is called the song of cicadas. #WhatsupGuizhou #WhatsupChina For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-05-08/Sound-of-nature-Grand-Song-of-Dong-ethnic-group-105CHcU9GO4/index.h
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Do you know the Dong people in southwest China's Guizhou Province have their own a capella music? The Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group is a multi-part choral singing performed without instrumental accompaniment or a leader. Singers usually mimic the sound of animals in nature. One of the most simplest and popular songs is called the song of cicadas. #WhatsupGuizhou #WhatsupChina For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-05-08/Sound-of-nature-Grand-Song-of-Dong-ethnic-group-105CHcU9GO4/index.h
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Enjoy the weekend with the sweet Grand Song of the #Dong people, an ethnic group in #China. It's like a cappella, performed without any instrument. | Wang Wenbin Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia 汪文斌
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Enjoy the weekend with the sweet Grand Song of the #Dong people, an ethnic group in #China. It's like a cappella, performed without any instrument. | Wang Wenbin Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia 汪文斌
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More than 500 people participated in a chorus performance of the "Grand Song of Dong" in Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The song was included in the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2009. | CGTN
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More than 500 people participated in a chorus performance of the "Grand Song of Dong" in Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The song was included in the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2009. | CGTN
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The grand song of the Dong ethnic group, with their unique singing style and organizational structure, carries the history and culture of the Dong people. They are an integral part of the Dong social structure, marriage customs, and spiritual life. #FeelofChina | Discover China
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The grand song of the Dong ethnic group, with their unique singing style and organizational structure, carries the history and culture of the Dong people. They are an integral part of the Dong social structure, marriage customs, and spiritual life. #FeelofChina | Discover China
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The Dong people in southwest China’s Guizhou Province believe rice nourishes the body and songs nourish the soul. Their traditions are best embodied in the “Grand Song”, a multi-part singing feat without instrumental accompaniments or a conductor. The polyphonic music that has been sung for over 2,500 years tells stories from history, extols nature and romance, and promotes moral customs. It joined UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity in 2009. #pricelesscul
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The Dong people in southwest China’s Guizhou Province believe rice nourishes the body and songs nourish the soul. Their traditions are best embodied in the “Grand Song”, a multi-part singing feat without instrumental accompaniments or a conductor. The polyphonic music that has been sung for over 2,500 years tells stories from history, extols nature and romance, and promotes moral customs. It joined UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity in 2009. #pricelesscul
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This Is the Grand Song of the Dong People There is a song that sounds like the chirping of insects, the call of birds, and the flow of rivers, as if it’s one with nature. There is a song that has no instruments, no conductor, yet is still perfectly beautiful and harmonious. There is a song so important to the Dong people that they consider it as essential as food. What makes the Grand Song of the Dong people so captivating? Let’s explore it together. | Discover Guizhou
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This Is the Grand Song of the Dong People There is a song that sounds like the chirping of insects, the call of birds, and the flow of rivers, as if it’s one with nature. There is a song that has no instruments, no conductor, yet is still perfectly beautiful and harmonious. There is a song so important to the Dong people that they consider it as essential as food. What makes the Grand Song of the Dong people so captivating? Let’s explore it together. | Discover Guizhou
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The Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group has been trending lately, as it's one of the inspirations for the music in the hit Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2"! This unique form of folk chorus boasts a rich history and is performed without the aid of musical instruments or a lead singer. It was inscribed on UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. #nezha2 #china #blockbuster #culture #hit #heritage #music | wowourheritage
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In "Ne Zha 2," when Ao Run, the beautiful dragon queen of the West Sea, first appears, the background music is truly unique — it's the Grand Song of the Dong. The Grand Song of the Dong is a polyphonic folk singing tradition of the Dong ethnic group. Performers from several villages gather together to sing, unaccompanied. The songs, which describe the history, beliefs, customs and emotions of the Dong people, are an important part of their cultural identity and contribute significantly to their
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The Dong Grand Song in 'Ne Zha 2'
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An intangible cultural heritage certified by UNESCO, the Grand Song of #Dong Ethnic Minority is a vocal chorus using alternating breaths and no conductor or accompaniment, displaying the harmonious coexistence of humankind and nature. Listen to this rendition of a song that comes from nature but merges with electronic sounds to create an amazing effect. #Guizhou #ChinaTravel #2025ChinaAgenda #ChinaVibes #ColorfulChina #Heritage | China Plus Culture
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The Kam Grand Choirs, or Dong Grand Songs, celebrate labor, joy and community. This traditional music recently featured in the animated film hit "Ne Zha 2." The Dong Grand Song incorporates elements from nature. Wu Pinxian, at the age of 80, remains a passionate exponent of the Dong Grand Song, a traditional polyphonic vocal art form. In a career spanning many decades, she has not only kept this unique tradition alive, but also brought it to an international audience. Wu's voice, rich with the e
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An intangible cultural heritage certified by UNESCO, the Grand Song of Dong Ethnic Minority is a vocal chorus using alternating breaths and no conductor or accompaniment, displaying the harmonious coexistence of humankind and nature. The love songs of the Grand Song, combined with elements of the Yi ethnicity and the resonance of distinct voice parts, is a display of human feelings and perceptions of life. On our #MusicVoyage, listen to this rendition of a song that comes from nature but merges
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Grand song of the Dong ethnic group
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The Dong ethnic group, residing in the mountains of southwest China, is home to a unique culture, including the UNESCO-listed Grand Song. Join us to explore Zhaoxing Dong Village in #Guizhou to learn more about the ancient wisdom of these hardworking people and their thriving life. | Xinhua Culture&Travel
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Dong Grand Song: A Living Polyphonic Tradition
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An Evening of Dong Grand Song | China Video | Lifestyle Vlog
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Grand song of Dong ethnic group| CCTV English
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The Kam Grand Choirs are an integral part of ethnic Dong life. From childhood to old age, there's a choir and a song for every occasion. Even in their later years, Dong people will gather with old friends on a sunny afternoon, soaking up the warmth and singing their hearts out. These choirs sing of life, emotion and history. The Kam Grand Choirs aren't just music – they're the soundtrack to the lives of the Dong people. #Heritage #Inheritors #ChinaTravel #ColorfulChina For more: https://news.cgt
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For the Dong people, their drum towers hold a special significance. They serve as a symbol of each clan within the village, where each family has its own unique tower and their number indicates the number of major clans in the community. Beyond its symbolic role, a drum tower is a hub where meetings, gatherings and entertainment take place. In winter, you'll often find a fire burning inside, where the elders gather to warm themselves, chat and play chess. #Inheritors #Guizhou #ChinaTravel #2025C
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The Kam Grand Choirs: A lifelong melody
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The Dong people of Sanjiang have preserved extraordinary traditions: drum towers (village symbols), Wind & Rain Bridges (public space for gathering), polyphonic Grand Song (UNESCO intangible heritage), and festive rituals like “Baijia Yan” (Hundred Families Feast). It’s a living legacy passed down through generations. ChineseCulture #UNESCOHeritage #WindAndRainBridge #DongGrandSong #RuralChina #CulturalHeritage #TravelChina
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Grand Songs of the Dong Ethnic Minority Group
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Dong Folk Song: Ancestor Song 侗族大歌
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Ancient Dong songs meet Yale harmonies in Guizhou
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侗族大歌 The Dong Chorus
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