Description: Mulao nationality (仫佬族) is evolved from the ancient “liao”. They mainly distribute in Luocheng Mulao Autonomous County of Guangxi. Mulao has a population of 207,352 on the basis of the 5th census in 2000.
Language: Mulao language is close to Maonan language, Dong language and Shui language.
Religion: The religion of Mulao nationality developed into polytheism from previous ancestor worship.
Clothing Character: About 60 or 70 years ago, Mulao clothing kept the character of ancient Liao people. Women’s coat is short with embroidered squamous pattern on the sleeves and back, wearing tight skirt and hook-tip shoes. Men are dressed in coat opening in front. Both men and women wrap head with turbans. Nowadays, under the influence of local Han and Zhuang, their clothing are similar to Han and Zhuang’s.
Food Culture: Mulao lives on corn and rice. All of the traditional snacks are made from sticky rice. Each family like to pickle sour vegetables such as bean, garlic, etc.. They are fond of smoke and wine. Chongyang wine are most favored traditional drink by Mulao people.
Duck Sauce is the excellent seasoning for Mulao nationality made from duck blood. Fresh duck blood attached with sour water is whipped into black, then add up a little salt and chopped ginger, boil for seconds.
Festivals: Mualo has more festivals, among of which the most solemn is Yifan, held once every three years. on that day, Mulao people worship the ancestor and play dragon and lion dance to pray for the harvest, happiness and safe.
Going slope festival is traditional social interaction of young boys and girls by gathering and singing. It is usually held during the Spring Festivals or Mid-autumn Day.
Art and Culture: Mulao people are good at singing. They describe labour, life and affection by song. It is classed into four categories. “Suikouda” is a kind of impromptu short song, most of which are antiphonal singing about love. “Gutiaoge” refers to narrative folk song concerning on popular historical story and legends. “Koufeng” is satirical song.
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