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Nadun Tradition

Tus regard Er’lang God as world-saving god. When facing disasters in production and life, they usually bless luckiness in front of Er’lang God. In the day before Nadun carnival, villagers make big steamed bread and present it in front of the god. On the first day of carnival, the hosts send their bread to guests and audiences. Look, the foreigner hold two breads on his knees as they are too heavy.


The Tus are especially hospitable. All guests, including passersby and anyone that should ask for an accommodation, are welcomed with open arms. Traditionally, guests are treated to a five course meal. The meal isn't complete without the Tus' specialty of homemade wine. Look, Mr. Feng is drinking wine while chatting with others. Don’t drink too much.

The nine-year old living Buddha is sitting in the temp and watching Nadun with local people. Many devout people bestowed to him to bless happiness and luckiness in the next year. A man is eating the sacrificial offering-watermelon in front of living Buddha.


Mr. E acted as the father in the dumb dance drama Crops Qi. Before the performance, I took a picture for him.