Dongba characters
In Lijiang, almost every scenic spot is inseparable from Dongba's Dongba language. Among the 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan, except Hui, Shui and Man, the other 22 ethnic minorities speak 26 languages, and the 14 ethnic group uses 22 languages. Dongba characters written by Dongba teacher of Naxi nationality are regarded as the only existing hieroglyphics in the world. Dongba Scripture written in more than 65,438+0,400 Dongba languages currently has 20,000 volumes.
Since ancient times, Dongba Sutra of Naxi nationality is the only ancient book in the world that records a nation's splendid culture for thousands of years with thousands of hieroglyphs. Dongba language is an ancient hieroglyphic, which means traces on wood and stone, indicating that this language came into being very early (the exact age is unknown) and has important academic value in the history of human language development.
Dongba Naxi means priest, passed down from generation to generation or from master to apprentice. They are organizers and hosts of religious activities, and because they have mastered Dongba language, they can write scriptures, chant scriptures, dance, paint and carve, and they are familiar with astronomy, geography and calendar, and they have become important inheritors of ancient Naxi culture.
Pictographic ancient country
Dongba ancient literature is the Dongba Sutra written in Dongba characters with more than 1400 words, and it is the only remaining hieroglyph in the world. At present, there are more than 20,000 volumes in Lijiang, Kunming, Beijing, Nanjing, Taiwan Province Province, the United States, Germany, Spain and other countries and regions. Dongba ancient books and documents cover almost all traditional disciplines such as history, philosophy, sociology, religion, language and literature, music, art and dance. It is praised as an encyclopedia of ancient Naxi people by academic circles at home and abroad.
World memory
On August 30th, 2003, in Gdansk, Poland, at the 6th meeting of UNESCO's World Memory Project Advisory Committee, Dongba ancient books in Lijiang, a country of Dongba Valley under the Snow Mountain in China, were listed in the World Memory Heritage List, and Lijiang became the only international tourist destination in China with three world titles: cultural heritage, natural heritage and memory heritage.
Dongba Valley appeared on the horizon: the once hidden Dongba Valley opened a mysterious page to the world. Dongba Valley, north of Yulong Snow Mountain and south of Old Town of Lijiang. With excellent access conditions, it is the only place to enter Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area.
Dongba Valley Location:
Located at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain in Yunnan, 0/5 km away from Lijiang/Kloc-,it is a natural ecological canyon and a fractured valley torn by ancient orogeny.
Length:
This valley is 9.0 kilometers long, its cliffs are amazing, and its caves are like a dream. In addition, there are various stalactites, withered vines, strange trees, strange stones, rare birds, songbirds and waterfalls. After being discovered by local people, it was called Dongba Valley. Naxi is called Naked Beauty Waterfall, which means Grand Canyon in Chinese.
Walk into Dongba Valley
What you see is the slightly wider Dongba Square, followed by the narrow Craftsman Street.
Singing and dancing in the square, little dresses.
Cheerful boys and girls of all ethnic groups enthusiastically sing and dance, welcome every visitor to Dongba Valley, and turn this originally quiet valley into a gorgeous Happy Valley.
The main street in Dongba Valley is Craftsman Street.
This is the gathering place of primitive commerce. On both sides of the street are some minority courtyards and shops full of ethnic characteristics. All kinds of jewelry, furs and medicinal materials are dazzling. Dongba College's elegant and dignified Dongba teacher concentrates on reading and writing, and Dongba hieroglyphics on that wall are as decorative as modern abstract works.
Geography:
Dongba Valley appears on the horizon:
Dongba Valley, once hidden, opened a mysterious page to the world. Dongba Valley, north of Yulong Snow Mountain and south of Old Town of Lijiang. With excellent access conditions, it is the only place to enter Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area.
Soul bath:
There is the spirit of all things, and there is a feeling of wood and stone. Dongba Valley melts the spirits of valley, gorge, cave, stone, tree and water, which is the epitome of harmony between man and nature and a natural bathing place for the soul.
The above is for reference only.