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The
sizes of Hua'er Meetings vary greatly from a few hundred participants to tens of
thousands. The singers can sing antiphonally in groups or by themselves.
Nowadays, the Hua'er Meeting is also a grand market fair. The integration of
commercial activity has promoted both the thriving and influence of Hua'er
Meeting and the development of the local economy.
As a proof
of friendship and unity among the region's ethnic groups, Hua'er Meetings liven
up the public cultural activities, plays an important role in connecting people,
and provides a window for the research of the folk customs in West China. With
such great influence, Hua'er is also called "the spiritual encyclopedia of the
people on the plateau."
Author: Jeff
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