The national characteristics of Zhoucheng

In Zhoucheng, you can also see a wealth of ethnic tie-dyed products. Tie-dyeing is a traditional folk craft of the Bai people in Zhoucheng since the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Tie-dyed handicrafts integrate culture and art, and tie-dyed fabrics are made by hand sewing and repeated cold dyeing. They are turquoise in color, dignified and elegant, exquisitely made, with fresh patterns and bright colors, and are exported at home and abroad. The handicrafts made of tie-dyed cloth are full of rich national flavor and modern charm. In the past, the ancestors of the Bai nationality in Zhoucheng rode horses and carried goods to foreign countries and went fishing in the sea, which became an ancient topic for the elderly. However, the ancient traditional habits of Zhoucheng Bai people in business and handicraft processing have been passed down. Tie-dyeing handicraft with a history of more than 300 years shines brilliantly in the new era. Tie-dyeing, also known as skein dyeing, commonly known as tie-cloth, is to tie a white cloth with stitches according to the drawn pattern, dye it with natural plant dyes, and take out the stitches after washing, which is beautiful and simple. Today, there are more than 250 kinds of tie-dyed products in Zhoucheng, which are exported to Europe, America and Southeast Asian countries, earning more than 2 million dollars for the country every year. In Zhoucheng, everyone can tie cloth, from 10-year-old girls to 60-year-old grandmothers. Zhoucheng was named "the hometown of Bai tie-dyeing art" by the Ministry of Culture. In addition, Zhoucheng's traditional Bai embroidery products are also deeply loved by domestic and foreign tourists, and the products are exported to all countries in the world. There are also many Bai people engaged in the catering industry in Zhoucheng, and "hot and sour fish" has become the specialty of Zhoucheng Bai hotel to entertain guests.

Ancient stage

There is an ancient stage with brick and wood structure in the North Square, which was built in the 21st year of Guangxu (1895). The ancient stage is east-west, with a height of 2 meters. It is located on the top of the mountain, with a beam building, and hung with couplets inscribed by Duan Lingyun of Yi people: Zhou, Li Lehong, a new scene; Martial arts in the city, string songs are childish and praise. Opposite the ancient stage are two big green trees. It is a place where market transactions are held every afternoon. During the Torch Festival, a huge torch was erected here in Zhoucheng, Dali, which became a place to celebrate performances.