2012.6英语六级听力:侗族人庆祝春节

Southeastern Guizhou Province has long been home to China’s Dong ethnic minority. To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, Dong people have been holding a variety of traditional folk events.
东南的贵州省长期以来都是中国少数民族侗族的发源地。为了庆祝龙年，侗族举行了各种传统的民间活动。

The "Dong Big Song" is called gallaox in their own language. Thousands of participants sing together in multi-part harmony to express their wishes and blessings for the New Year.
《侗族大歌》在他们的语言里被称为gallaox。数千名参加者在多部和声中一起歌唱，表达他们的新年愿望和祝福。

Wu Xiuguang, Dong singer, said, "The song is called Auspicious Year of Dragon. The lyrics are about our wish for a happy new year."
侗族歌手Wu Xiuguang表示：“这首歌叫做吉祥的龙年。歌词是关乐的。”

Besides the "Big Song", there is the big feast that of participants. Those gathered sing another song before drinking wine.
除了“大歌”之外，还有一场数千人参加的盛会。在饮酒之前，这些人聚集在一起唱另一首歌。

A tourist said, "Dong people are very passionate and pure. And the food is so good!"
一位游客表示：“侗族非常热情、纯朴。食物是如此美味！”

So, if you get tired of modern urban life, this may be the best place for you to taste the traditional flavor of Spring Festival.
所以，如果你厌倦了现代化的城市生活，这里或许是你品尝春节传统味道的最好地方。