With the song of Liu Sanjie: Singing flies to Hechi

Author: Yang Li, Li Yan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: As time flows, the story of the singing immortal Liu Sanjie continues to be cherished by people. Where is Liu Sanjie? How is her homeland? Authors Yang Li and Li Yan embarked on a long journey, delving deep into the Kechi region three times to document the landscapes and customs of Liu Sanjie's homeland with their pens and cameras. The homeland of Liu Sanjie is lush and beautiful. The Xizhi River in Yizhou is said to be the birthplace of Liu Sanjie, where many traces of her remain: an axe handle stuck on a chopping cliff, a white handkerchief hanging down, and a singing platform on the Kexi bank where she once sang. Especially in Liuchu Village, visitors can personally experience the warmth of the Zhuang girls and their singing and dancing talents.
Beyond Yizhou, the authors depict the unique landscapes of Luocheng, Huaijiang, Nandan, Tian'e, Fengshan, Bama, and Dahu. The picturesque scenes of the Xiaohuaijiang, Yayi River, Boliu River, Chuanlong River, Hongshui River, and Panyang River, as well as the customs of the various ethnic groups living along the riverbanks—Zhuang, Fan Yao, White trouser Yao, Mulao, and Maonan—make the reader feel as if they are there. In the authors' words, one seems to see the charm of the Panyang River: "It sings joyfully through the mountains and fields, with fields of rice bending in laughter under the abundant irrigation of the Panyang River. Occasionally, towering cornfields stand proudly by the river, swaying with the wind as the river rushes by. Rice, corn, sweet potatoes, and beans all find their perfect soil here, taking turns to paint the vibrant scenery along the Panyang River."
The White trouser Yao is one of the most well-preserved and distinctive ethnic groups in the Hechi region. The authors meticulously observe their customs, vividly describing their clothing, housing, marriage customs, funerals, folk songs, Yao villages, and the ordinary stories of everyday people, presenting readers with a uniquely captivating picture that leaves one yearning. I was moved by many descriptions in the book—it is a travelogue, but also filled with the authors' reflections. I hope she can observe life more deeply and write even more wonderful works. This is our shared wish.