On the entrance door to Basha Village hangs a horizontal board inscribed with "China's First Village of Tribe Culture." Whenever visitors arrive at the village, a group of villagers with long guns in hands will stop them outside the village, while another group load a homemade cannon. In fact, they are preparing a special Miao welcoming ceremony for the visitors.

Tall and big trees can be found here and there in Basha Village, with every tree being numbered in order. There is a swing hanging down from each big tree, which is strong enough for two people to swing and play on. In Basha Village, young people often fall in love on one of the swings.

On July 7 according to lunar calendar, which is the Swing Festival in Bashan Village, many young people, male and female, play on the swings, with the activity continuing for three days and nights. If a certain boy takes fancy to a girl, he will jump onto the swing where the girl is playing, and step on her feet to show his love. In return, if the girl also likes the boy, she will also step on his feet before continuing to play on the swing together. If she does not like the boy, she will not step on his feet. Then the young man has no choice but to jump off the swing, and search for another girl.

Author: Jessie

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