Dynamic Dancing

I recently attended a show of Chinese Minority dances. China has 56 different minority groups, each with their own beliefs, customs and rituals. Some worship dogs, some worship the sun. In one group, the females at a young age have their faces tattooed in the shape of a blue butterfly. The show displayed the music and dancing of several of these groups including on that places high importance on dating and marriage. The young people once a year, come together to dance and sing. They try to outdance each other and partners met at this festival often end up marrying. The clothing and many dances, such as the call for rain are so similar to American Indian traditions and customs. Again, I wonder if my heritage is somehow connected to this land.

mandy