Travel Notes "Robin Village"

Author of pictures and text: Meili

On October 4, 2012, I walked into Luobu Village during the holiday. Before going, my friend said that I would regret it if I didn't go. I regretted going there, but I still went there persistently. The Luobu village is located on the banks of the Tarim River in Dunkuotan Township, Yuli County, on the northeastern edge of the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang. The Luobu people's village combines desert, poplar euphratica, rivers and lakes with beautiful scenery. It is a paradise where the Luobu people live, and I think it is also a paradise for us modern people.

? With the curiosity of what I heard, I set off with the mighty vehicles in the morning. When I arrived at the entrance of the village, I was attracted by the unique and simple original decoration. On both sides of the road when I entered, there were "Live for a thousand years and you will not die, after death." The Populus euphratica forest welcomes you like a guard, making you unable to feel its desolation and misery. I heard that the Luobu people "do not grow grains or herd livestock, but only fish in small boats for food." This added to my sense of mystery about the place. The first thing that caught my sight when I walked in was the "Sunday Square" and the "rock paintings".

The rock paintings are heavenly books without words, most of which are "hunting, nomadic, reproduction, stars, sun, moon", symbolizing their living conditions at that time

Going forward there are 3800 The 20-year-old "Tomb of the Sun" and the thatched hut where you can see the tomb are said to be all male. It can be seen that it is a village dominated by men

? Walking along the "Longevity Gate", what is more interesting is that there are three doors when entering. There is no sign on the front. After entering, I found that "the left door is full of male roots." Vitality, the right door is female reproduction, and the middle is the Yin-Yang Gate." Most people who go there for the first time go the wrong way, and I am no exception. When I walk into the Yin-Yang Gate, here is the ancient village house of the Luobu people. Here, people can see the ancient wells where the Luobu people draw water, the pavilions, sheds and haystacks of the Populus euphratica forest. In the center of the courtyard, people can also see the main image of the old man Luo Bu, including a group living hut, a wedding room, a moon girl's cabin, etc." The moon house is also unique. It is made of poplar branches. The wedding room is simple but gorgeous. It embodies the lyrics of "Brother is Populus euphratica and sister is Willow, willows are walking on the sand, the moon is bright, the pagodas and rivers are all quiet, flowers are scattered on the ground and the fragrance is strong, the sky is full of stars and pearl lights, dreams are around the holy land of foreign immortals, brother and sister "Love in the Flower House", reading the lyrics can imagine the happiness and enjoyment of life that the bride and groom had at that time. When I took the photo, there happened to be a young couple taking a group photo eating fresh fruit at the door of the wedding room. I sincerely wish them love as a couple.

Entering inside, the scenery is dizzying. Most of the Luobu people live long lives, which is related to the environment here. Their lives are mysterious and full of primitive and simple atmosphere. When you enter the teahouse, you can sit on the wooden piers made of bundled wood and enjoy tea. , sit around under the poplar tree and taste the Luobu grilled fish skewered with red willow branches, which has a unique flavor.

After leaving the back door of the village, here is the sacred altar of the Luobu people. The altar is "one sun and eight suns." "Star", that is, there is a tall earth platform in the middle, symbolizing the sun and the masculinity of men, surrounded by eight short platforms, symbolizing fertility, marriage, ancestors, big fish, floods, strong winds, disease and peace. Every year During major festivals, villagers rush here to hold grand sacrificial activities to pray for good weather and peace all year round.

"The Taoyuan is still here, and new guests come every day", which ended the day's itinerary. Leave with more reveries and curiosity, and wish the centenarians here good health!