There are 56 ethnic (民族的) groups in China. Different ethnic groups have their own special cultures. Let’s enjoy some of them.
The Bai people use a very old way, tie-dye (扎染), to dye clothes. Tie-dye has a history of nearly 1,500 years. During the Tang and Song dynasties, people chose tie-dyed clothes as gifts.
The Mongolian people live in the Mongolian yurts (蒙古包). These yurts are large round tents and their tops look like umbrellas. They are the traditional homes of the Mongolian people. The yurts are usually white because they’re made of sheep’s wool. And white is a symbol of happiness.
The Zhuang people like singing even more than talking. On the third day of the third Chinese lunar month, they hold a big singing festival. It is exciting and wonderful. All the people can’t help singing happily. Men and women singers sing in pairs. The winners are the “king”, and “queen” of singing.
The Miao people have a special festival, Manghao Festival. It’s in the first Chinese lunar month every year. The Miao people consider Manghao as a hero who helped to protect their homes. At the festival, young men dress up like Manghao and touch others to express good wishes.
【小题1】When did people choose tie-dyed clothes as gifts?| A．During the Yuan and Song dynasties. | B．During the Tang and Ming dynasties. |
| C．During the Tang and Song dynasties. | D．During the Ming and Qing dynasties. |
| A．A big umbrella. | B．A traditional building. |
| C．A sheep’s home. | D．A symbol of happiness. |
| A．The Bai people. | B．The Miao people. |
| C．The Zhuang people. | D．The Mongolian people. |
| A．By choosing tie-dyed clothes as gifts. | B．By protecting their homes like a hero. |
| C．By sending some good wishes to others. | D．By dressing up and touching other people. |
| A．Special Cultures of Some Ethnic Groups. | B．Special Food of Some Ethnic Groups. |
| C．Special Festivals of Some Ethnic Groups. | D．Special Clothes of Some Ethnic Groups. |
