Chapter 144: Bonfire Feast
Wufuleng is close to the country of Belan, and many customs and habits are similar to those of the country of Belan, and it is estimated that this bonfire festival is the same as them.
When night falls, the sky is full of stars, like black satin, dotted with precious stones of various colors, shining with five-color brilliance.
Under the sky, people were already dressed in costumes and came to the bonfire site.
Boys and girls, dressed up, are showing their best appearance.
Purses and sachets are the most valuable gifts for this night, with a thousand looks and ten thousand moods.
The bonfire was presided over by the local chief, who was old but very strong, with gray hair, ruddy face, and a loud voice.
"I announce the official start of this year's bonfire. β
He said a bunch of words in front of him that were nothing more than blessings, Ouyang Heyue and Mi Li'er just chatted in a whisper, and they didn't pay attention to it at all, and when he announced the start, Ouyang Heyue raised their heads.
There were many people gathered under the huge platform, those who participated in the group wedding, Ouyang and Yue didn't see any of them, it is estimated that they were waiting elsewhere.
"Look, master, they're going to dance. It's so weird, it's so funny. β
Mi Li'er suddenly tugged at her sleeve and pointed to the stage and said.
A group of men were dressed in wide robes on this cool summer night, with wide sleeves shaking and rustling, and the only thing that was strange was that they had a straw-like circle around their waists, and those long vertical strips were more like skirts.
"Go, just take a look, don't talk nonsense. β
Ouyang Heyue patted Mi Li'er on the head, to be honest, she actually felt strange, but she respected the local customs very much. No matter how strange the costume was, she wouldn't say anything.
In modern times, she has also read a lot of books, about ethnic minorities, she knows that as an ethnic minority, many customs and habits are different from those of the Han people, and many things they may not have heard of. I even think it's incredible. It is possible that all of them are taboos for ethnic minorities.
And she knows very well that when she goes to the local area, she must respect the local customs and habits. It's one thing to not believe in yourself, but it's another thing to respect.
Mi Li'er pursed her lips and whispered to Li Xianglan, "Miss Li." You tell me. β
After all, Li Xianglan was born in everyone, and she listened to Ouyang Heyue say that. Naturally, it was impossible to say much, she smiled and said to Mi Li'er, "Sister Yue is what she says, let's concentrate on watching the show." Otherwise, I missed it. β
The gongs and drums on the stage were noisy, and those men stepped on the drums and walked cheerfully. Twisting his body, the wide sleeves flicked a few times from time to time. Make a neat rustling sound.
Occasionally, they would sing and drink a few words together, but in their dialect, everyone could understand from time to time.
In this way, they danced for half a night, and just when Ouyang and Yue thought that it would be impossible to hold a wedding at night, the old chief came on stage again.
His piercing eyes swept through the crowd and solemnly announced, "Tonight, and our most important festival of the year, the most important moment is coming. β
The chief's eyes were still scanning the crowd, as if he was expecting something, Ouyang Heyue suddenly remembered that when he listened to the principal and the leader speak before, whenever there was a pause, they had to applaud warmly.
She estimated that he was waiting for applause, so she unconsciously began to applaud.
It didn't matter if she applauded, the people around her all turned their eyes to her.
The sharp gaze made her a little stunned, what is the situation, they don't applaud, why do they stare at her, it makes her a little shy.
"Master......"
Mi Li'er looked at her with some horror, not knowing why she made such a move.
Li Xianglan was also a little nervous, because the eyes of these people began to become less friendly, and the two guards who followed at this time had already approached Ouyang Heyue's side, ready to deal with sudden events at any time.
"Hehe, don't be nervous, everyone, I just think the chief said it well, I think he should give him applause, everyone said isn't that the case? β
Ouyang Heyue was even afraid of these people, and they didn't even know what it was to applaud, in case she offended a heavy anger, the four guards who followed were not the opponents of so many people at all.
I'm afraid it won't take a few minutes for them to be knocked out.
The chief hesitated on the stage for a few seconds, his frowning brows and pulled face finally changed to his Yan sΓΉ appearance, and he said loudly, "For so many years, no one has ever dared to interrupt me while I was talking. Today, this girl actually applauded the old man. She is not afraid of breaking the rules, and she has to applaud the old man. β
Ouyang Heyue smiled awkwardly, and couldn't help but be a little worried, saying so much, are you angry or not.
Don't boast about it in the front, you should still fight in the back.
"The old man saw her courage today and decided not to pursue it, and if everyone thinks that the old man is right in the future, you can applaud it. No more asking. β
As soon as the words fell, Ouyang Heyue excitedly began to clap her hands again, Mi Li'er hurriedly covered her hand in fright, trying to stop her, but before she could stop it, she heard deafening applause around her.
Li Xianglan couldn't help but clap her hands, but the smile on her face was not so natural, she originally thought that the chief would get angry just now and punish Ouyang Heyue in order to punish her, but she didn't expect him to approve of her doing this.
This surprised her, and although she felt uncomfortable, she was still smiling on the surface.
In this village, there are a total of 12 couples, they are dressed in local traditional clothing, the man's wide red robe, the woman's red gauze skirt, and the head is covered with a pointed pagoda-like hat, and the face is covered with red veil.
A couple of red satin came onto the stage and held a wedding ceremony according to their local etiquette.
Now that the ceremony is over, a new round of the program begins, and the bonfire is entered*.
Piles of firewood were lit, and the black night was suddenly illuminated.
Young men and women, holding hands, dancing merrily around the campfire.
They flirted with each other, secretly sent autumn waves, and the more daring ones handed the sachets and purses directly to the people they liked in front of everyone.
No one will refuse in person, and the person who receives the sachet and purse will leave with the person who gave the sachet and purse.
If you like each other, it's a match made in heaven, and if you can't like each other, the man will return the gift and go back to dancing with the woman as if nothing had happened.
The old people danced around the larger bonfire, and they prayed more for good weather and peace for the country and the people. (To be continued.) )