The Wa people are a community living in Ximeng, Yunnan. They jumped into socialist society directly from a primitive background and retain the original leisure lifestyle of their childhood. This is a legend about the Wa people.
There is a performance named of “Wa Tribe”, which was consists of six parts,coming from Sigang, Rhyme of Wa Mountain, Soul of Wa Mountain, Beauty of Wa Mountain, Love of Wa Mountain, and Wa People Singing New Songs.
[Opening: Coming from Sigang]
"Sigang" means stone cave in the language of Wa people. Legend has it that, in ancient times, humans and all creatures great and small were sealed in the ancient "Sigang.” then a sparrow pecked and opened the cave, releasing them all. Since then, they have lived here from generation to generation.
[Part I: Rhyme of Wa Mountain]
Awa Mountain, a remote and mystical place, located at the southwest border of China, is the southernmost mountain of the Hengduan Mountain Range.
There, the majestic mountain ridge holds up the blue sky, lush trees cover the boundless earth, running rivers bring moisture and a vast sea of clouds sparks a constant light of inspiration. Awa Mountain is like a poem, a painting, is colourful and inspiring.
[Part II: Soul of Wa Mountain]
With nature and humanity reflecting with each other and unruliness and romance integrating, Wa Mountain is a legendary land, a song and the home where Gods are believed to live with humans.
Every sunrise and sunset is a grand ceremony, with life regaining consciousness; every high wind is a baptism, and the life of all creatures pulsates; every pious sacrificial offering is an appreciation to heaven and earth, and the blood vessels of human and nature flow freely.
[Part III: Beauty of Wa Mountain]
Moon and stars go around here, and cloud and mist float here. You will see the rich fields, the boundless vegetation, the graceful and restrained streams. Each day follows the rule of nature, and life and spirit are shining with bright light.
[Part IV: Love of Wa Mountain]
In Awa Mountain, all creatures live and grow in free and romantic style. Life is like a green tree, and love is the flower and fruit on the tree. A song is the language of love, something that is at the heart of marriages of Wa people. Singing for love is a romantic feeling born with the Wa.
[Part V: Wa People Singing New Songs]
Wa people fear and worship the nature with a fire-like nationality disposition, reflecting the beauty of Wa Mountain, Ximeng. The song "Wa People Singing New Songs" reflects the unrestrained character of people in the construction of Wa Mountain, expressing the Wa people's industrious efforts and wisdom, and their firm belief of creating a better life.