Lusheng la fête des amoureux en Chine

Nouvel an chinois, au son du Lusheng., à Danian, Chine, Le jeu de séduction est plutôt brutal. Certains attrapent leur bien-aimée et la tirent violemment vers eux. Les femmes fières ne sont pas faciles à obtenir.(Photos de Patrick Aventurier)
 The great lusheng feast takes place every two years in Danian (Guangxi)
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 In the middle of the smoke of firecrackers, the lusheng players blow the bamboo instruments with all their strength to produce otherworldly melodies.
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The young women to marry, dressed in the traditional Miao costume and adorned with jewels, watch the men playing the lusheng on the square in Gaoliao. 

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 In the middle of the smoke of firecrackers, the men play the lusheng and turn around the standard of the village. 
 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 On the square in Gaoliao, the men play the lusheng and turn around the standard of the village., 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 On the square in Gaoliao, firecrackers crackle non-stop. 
 
 
 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Hiding from the firecracker? noise, a young Miao girl dressed in the traditional outfit puts her hands over her ears.

 
 
 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Three generations of Miao women take part in the lusheng feast in Gaoliao.


 

 
 
 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 New custom. Some young men who went to work in the Guangdong came back with sweets which they distributed to everyone in the village. They make the wish to earn more money the following year.
 
 
 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The square in Gaoliao is covered with the red papers of the Chinese firecrackers.

 

 
 
 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 A Miao mother carrying her baby on her back fixing the hair of a young girl. 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young Miao girl dressed in the traditional celebration outfit. Aroung her neck, she wears thick silver necklaces, a family heritage from her mother.
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 A Miao mother fixing her daughter? hair before the lusheng feast.
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Small Miao girl dressed in the traditional outfit on the balcony of her house., 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Among the Miao, an ethnic minority in southern China, these jewels are transmitted from generation to generation. To wear them is an act of respect and a way to thank ones?ancestors. The silver jewells are only worn by unmarried women.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 A Miao mother preparing her daughter for the lusheng feast. She gives her the silver jewels worn by the women of her family for many generations. 

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Meng, a grammar school teacher at Gaoliao, does her makeup with great care and precision. She is getting ready to take part in the lusheng feast in Danian where she hopes to find a husband.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women in Gaoliao dressed in the traditional Miao costume and adorned with jewels and flowers. They are getting ready to take part in the lusheng feast in Danian where they hope to find a husband.


, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Among the Miao, an ethinc minority in southern China, these jewels are transmitted from generation to generation. To wear them is an act of respect and a way to thank ones?ancestors. The silver jewells are only worn by unmarried women.


, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women from Gaoliao dressed in the traditional Miao costume and adorned with jewels and flowers. They are getting ready to take part in the lusheng feast in Danian where they hope to find a husband.


 

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young girl from Gaoliao dressed in the traditional costume adorned with jewels and flowers.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 In the morning, February 11, groups of colorful people have left their villages and walk dow the narrow paths between the rice fields. The mothers carry their babies on their back.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women from Gaoliao dressed in the traditional Miao costume and adorned with jewels and flowers. They are getting ready to take part in the lusheng feast in Danian where they hope to find a husband.
 

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Gaoliao, China,20050200, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 In the morning, February 11, groups of colorful people have left their villages and walk dow the narrow paths between the rice fields. The mothers carry their babies on their back.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women dressed in the traditional Miao costume, adorned with jewels and flowers, heading for the great lusheng feast in Danian.

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young woman dressed in the traditional Miao costume, adorned with jewels and flowers, heading for the great lusheng feast in Danian.

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women and men dressed in the traditional Miao costume, adorned with jewels and flowers, heading for the great lusheng feast in Danian.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women dressed in the traditional Miao costume, adorned with jewels and flowers, heading for the great lusheng feast in Danian.

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women dressed in the traditional Miao costume, adorned with jewels and flowers, heading for the great lusheng feast in Danian.


, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women dressed in the traditional Miao costume, adorned with jewels and flowers, heading for the great lusheng feast in Danian.


, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 In Danian, the lusheng players dressed in the traditional Miao costume rehearse before the great ceremony during which the different villages will compete for the best players.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 In Danian, the richly adorned young women parade.
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Lusheng players and richly adorned young women in the streets of Danian.


, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young Miao couple in the traditional outfit heading to the lusheng feast in Danian.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young Miao girls dressed in the traditional outfit with their grandmothers in a dark costume.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in , China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Dog meat for sale in Danian. For the lusheng feast, the Miao villagers organize great festive meals.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women dressed in the traditional Miao costume, adorned with jewels and flowers, parading in the streets of Danian.



, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Lusheng players on the bank of the river Danian. the bamboo instrument can be a few meters long. 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young women dressed in the traditional Miao costume, adorned with jewels and flowers, parading on the bank of the river Danian.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young Miao girl dressed in the traditional costume underneath her colorful umbrella.

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young Miao girl dressed in the traditional costume underneath her colorful umbrella.

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 This bludgeon holders is in charge of the maintenance of public order and will stop anyone from impeding the procession. It is said that if he hit someone who crosses his way the person will never stand again. 
 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Procession on the banks of the river Danian. The young lusheng players followed by the richly adorned women.

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young Miao girl dressed in traditional costume underneath her colorful umbrella.
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Procession of young Miao women dressed in traditional costume and adorned with jewels, flowers and a colorful umbrella. 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The richly adorned girls walk on the narrow stone path built for the occasion in the river. Their reflection is seen on the surface of the water and the pretenders make their choice.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Procession on the banks of the river Danian. The young Miao women are dressed in the traditional costume adorned with jewels and flowers. They hold a colorful umbrella. They are all in age of getting married and hope to meet their future husband during this great Miao feast. 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The richly adorned girls walk on the narrow stone path built for the occasion in the river. Their reflection is seen on the surface of the water and the pretenders make their choice.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The richly adorned girls walk on the narrow stone path built for the occasion in the river. Their reflection is seen on the surface of the water and the pretenders make their choice.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The richly adorned girls walk on the narrow stone path built for the occasion in the river. Their reflection is seen on the surface of the water and the pretenders make their choice.

, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Highhill shoes belonging to a young Miao woman. (Same as n
 Young women dressed in the traditional Miao costume adorned with jewels and flowers.

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young girl dressed in the traditional Miao costume adorned with jewels and flowers.

 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young woman dressed in the traditional Miao costume adorned with jewels and flowers. She wears thick silver necklaces around her neck, a family heritage transmitted from her mother.
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Young girl dressed in the traditional Miao costume adorned with jewels and flowers.
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 From the top of a hill, women watching the lusheng festival taking place on the bank of the river Danian.

 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The lusheng players from each village gather around their standard. Through the smoke of firecrackers, the aerial shape of the lusheng stands out.

 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The lusheng players from each village gather around their standard. Through the smoke of firecrackers, the aerial shape of the lusheng stands out.

 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The lusheng players play back the melody given by the group leader. They turn and dance in a sort of physical confrontation with the other groups.


 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 Those who don? know how to play the lusheng blow enormous bamboos placed on the ground. Placed in the middle of the group, the motionless bass gives the rhythm.

 
 

 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 In this joyful cacophony and display of strength, courage and manliness, one can feel the general excitment.


 

 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 In this joyful cacophony and display of strength, courage and manliness, one can feel the general excitment.


 

 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 In the streets of Danian, the young men follow the young women they?e noticed during the feast.





 
 

 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The richly adorned young women join the young players of the winning village. Together they dance, turning around on the slow and rhythmical rhythm of the lusheng sounds. For the first time, the young men and women meet.





 
 

 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The game of seduction is rather brutal. Some catch their beloved one and pull her violently towards them. The fiece women are not easy to get. 




 
 

 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA
 The game of seduction is rather brutal. Some catch their beloved one and pull her violently towards them. The fiece women are not easy to get. 




 
 

 
 
 


 

 
, 02/00/2005. Chinese new year, to the sound of the Lusheng., in Danian, China,20050211, AVENTURIER PATRICK/GAMMA