Are you traveling or writing songs? - Chapter 136
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Aobao is Mongolian, which means”pile”, referring to the”stone pile” or”wood pile” made of stones and branches.
The Aobao meeting is a traditional festival custom of herders (especially in Mongolia) in June and July every year.
It is worth mentioning that after the ceremony, traditional entertainment activities such as horse racing, archery, wrestling, singing, dancing, etc. will be held, which later gradually evolved into entertainment activities for young men and women to talk about love and express their love to each other.
Of course, the current Aobao meeting has less sacrificial color and more entertainment.
Under special circumstances in recent years, the Aobao meeting has gradually evolved into a social activity for young men and women with the purpose of”blind date”.
There are many similar traditional festival customs like this. In the southwestern provinces of Xia State, some blind date customs of”singing folk songs” are still maintained.
After listening to Director Ma’s explanation, Zhou Xiaoan immediately became interested in the Aobao meeting!
“Isn’t this just a grassland outdoor team building for single men and women?”
Zhou Xiaoan grasped the key point and said that he would definitely go and see it when the time comes.
Lin Xuan was also very interested in the custom festival of meeting at Aobao.
In his opinion, watching those single men and women socialize and interact was only secondary, and more importantly, it was to feel the atmosphere of the festival and the ethnic style and characteristics displayed by the Mongolian herdsmen.
After going up the stairs, the folk song collection team of Lin Xuan and the other two was arranged on the sixth floor, while the members of the I reception team led by Deputy Director Luo stayed on the fifth floor.
In Chen Jinsheng’s room, after Lin Xuan and the other two had supper, Zhou Xiaoan smacked his lips, looked at Chen Jinsheng calmly and said:
“Old Chen, I advise you to replace the memory card of the camera with a larger one tomorrow, otherwise when we meet at Aobao, the memory you have now will not be enough.”
Chen Jinsheng understood Zhou Xiaoan’s hidden meaning immediately.
However, he just couldn’t stand Zhou Xiaoan’s careless look, so he deliberately teased him:
“Your suggestion is totally fine, but you will be responsible for taking pictures with the camera on that day.……”
“I take pictures? How can I do that? I don’t know how to use your camera?”
Zhou Xiaoan asked three questions in a row.
He didn’t know how to use the camera, it was just an interface. Chen Jinsheng had taught him some simple shooting techniques.
The boy was just thinking about being lazy and wanting to have a good time on the day of the Aobao meeting.
After all, he didn’t come with him on the last trip to Gansu Province, and he was almost bored.
“You don’t know how to use it? Who took those photos of people in my camera last time?”
Chen Jinsheng also started to compete.
Seeing that this pair of”lively treasures” were about to quarrel with each other online, Lin Xuan patted his butt and got up from the chair.
“You two can chat slowly for now. I’m going to sleep first. By the way, remember to clean up these lunch boxes so as not to destroy the good image of our inspection team.”
“No, Team Leader Lin, stay a little longer. Why are you leaving so early? Damn, I asked you to save some kidneys for me, why did you eat them all by yourself?”
As soon as Lin Xuan left, Zhou Xiaoan’s voice came from behind the house.
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The next day.
Director Luo of the reception team was ready to go. He used four tough off-road vehicles to form a folk song team and took Lin Xuan and others to the depths of the grassland.
From the name, Hulunbuir Prairie seems to be just a monotonous grassland landscape.
But in fact, there are many attractions worth visiting in Hulunbuir Prairie Scenic Area.
For example, Morigele River, known as”the world’s first curved water”, is the most famous tourist ranch in the entire prairie, and many movies have been filmed here.
In addition, the second stop that Lin Xuan and others rushed to was Chenbaer Grassland, which has the reputation of”the world’s first grassland”. It can be said to be the essence of the entire Hulunbuir Prairie.
According to a historical geographer accompanying them, this grassland was the arsenal and granary of Genghis Khan, a great arrogance, and the animal husbandry industry was very developed.
When Lin Xuan got off the car to visit, he couldn’t help but think of a famous poem on the blue star in his previous life:”The sky is vast, the wilderness is vast, the wind blows the grass low and sees cattle and sheep.”
This ancient poem called”Chi Le Song” is not appropriate here, it is almost restored.
Of course, in addition to visiting these two grassland scenery.
Lin Xuan and others also went to the Ergun Wetland, Aoluguya Reindeer, Hulun Lake and other good places.
Even on the second day, the entire convoy went to the border of the country and arrived at the Manchuria Tourist Scenic Area, which is the border between the Xia Kingdom and its neighboring countries. It is also a unique place.
So far, Lin Xuan’s trip to Hulunbuir Prairie has only the Aobao meeting held in the Golden Horde Mongolian traditional tribe.
Speaking of the Golden Horde tribe, we have to mention Genghis Khan, the true emperor of the grassland.
According to legend, Genghis Khan once trained his troops, drank water and set up camp here, competed with major tribes, and finally conquered the entire Hulunbuir Prairie.
Today’s Golden Horde tribe can be regarded as a tourist destination featuring nomadic tribes, attracting a large number of tourists every year.
Recently, as the Aobao meeting is approaching, the Golden Horde tribe is even more crowded with people and colorful flags.
Among them, many people come to participate in traditional folk performances such as wrestling, horseback riding, archery, and Humming (a unique local musical performance method).
In response to this traditional folk custom of the grassland, the Inner Mongolian government has invited many popular performance bands and drama troupes, and even local folk song troupes to join in the fun in order to increase the festive atmosphere and indirectly drive the festival economy!
In short, the Aobao meeting held in the Golden Horde tribe this time is a rare entertainment feast on the grassland.
Therefore, on the day when the Aobao meeting officially began.
Director Ma of the Hulunbuir Grassland Scenic Area Committee handed over his work to the deputy director in advance, and he himself came to the hotel where Lin Xuan and others were staying, ready to personally take these people to participate in the Aobao meeting.
After all, the rough-looking Director Ma is very clear about the power of the inspection team, or more accurately, the power of Lin Xuan.
It is no exaggeration to say that the storm set off by Lin Xuan’s simple tourism promotion song is not comparable to ten Aobao meetings.
In the reception hall next to the first floor of the hotel, today’s three-member inspection team of Lin Xuan and the nine-member reception team can be said to be”brand new” from head to toe.
Because, in order to better integrate into the festive atmosphere.
These people all changed into Mongolian costumes to follow the local customs.
As we all know, the effect of the same type of clothing on different people is different.
Limited by people’s appearance and figure, some people look like Mongolian princes on the grassland, while some people look like… shepherds.
And now, Zhou Xiaoan is wearing this outfit, just like the malnourished herdsmen on the grassland.
The key is that this kid has changed several sets of clothes here, and none of them is suitable for him.
The Mongolian body and appearance are characterized by big shoulders and waist, wide face and ears, long upper body and short lower body, and at the same time, the eyes are very bright, which is considered to be relatively majestic and sturdy.
The corresponding Mongolian costumes are long robes and wide hats, bright colors, and complicated patterns.
To be honest, this style of clothing is very suitable for Director Ma’s body type, but for Zhou Xiaoan, who is not tall and a little thin, it is a disaster!
As for Lin Xuan, he has a tall figure, and he looks thin when dressed, but has a lot of flesh when undressed.
Therefore, Lin Xuan chose a black robe with a slightly waisted look, and tied a bright red belt around his waist…
With such a simple combination, a deep and restrained graceful temperament came out, just like the readers in front of the screen
“Hey, Lao Chen, laugh if you want to.……”
Zhou Xiaoan, who was completely in a mess, had already said that he did not want to be rescued.
However, Chen Jinsheng did not laugh. (To read the exciting novel, go to Faloo Novel Network!)
Just when everyone had the opportunity to change into Mongolian clothes, Director Ma, wearing a blue Mongolian robe, came over.
“”Team Leader Lin, are you all almost done? If so, let’s go~”
Director Ma came in and looked around, then his eyes stopped on Lin Xuan and asked politely.
“It’s almost done, we can go now.”
Lin Xuan nodded, it was time to go.[]
It takes at least an hour to drive from here to the Golden Horde traditional tribe. In addition, there will definitely be some traffic jams on the road for such a grand event, so it is estimated that it will take some more time.
“”Okay!”
Director Ma responded and led everyone to the car.
When he walked to Zhou Xiaoan’s side, he looked him up and down, and finally said to Zhou Xiaoan:
“The market over at the Golden Horde should sell Mongolian robes that are suitable for you. You can go and have a look. If there are any, you can rent one and try it on.……”
Hearing this, Zhou Xiaoan was slightly stunned.
Then he immediately cast a grateful look towards Director Ma.
At this time, Chen Jinsheng, who was silently following behind Lin Xuan, laughed wildly.
To be honest, old comrade Chen Jinsheng usually doesn’t laugh unless he can’t hold it back!
More than an hour later, with Director Ma, a member of the scenic area management, Lin Xuan and his group’s sightseeing tour convoy had no obstructions since entering the tribe.
And not long after Zhou Xiaoan entered the tribe, he found a Mongolian robe that suited him at a market. Although it was said to be suitable, in fact, with Zhou Xiaoan’s height, it was difficult to support it.
However, overall, it was much pleasing to the eye than before.
“Today is the first day of the Aobao gathering. The main purpose is to offer sacrifices to the gods of heaven and earth and the mountain. In the evening, there will be a bonfire party and singing and dancing performances.……”
“Tomorrow we will have the wrestling, horse riding, archery and other common activities that you are familiar with.……”
After bringing Lin Xuan and the others into a huge Mongolian yurt, Director Ma asked people to prepare milk tea for these guests who came from afar while talking to them. The
Mongolian milk tea here is different from the milk tea shops on the corners of the market.
Mongolian milk tea is usually made from brick tea and has a little bit of saltiness.
“”Team leader Lin, if it’s convenient for you, after drinking these milk teas, I am very willing to take you out for a walk. Our management area has also spent a lot of thought on this Aobao meeting.”
Director Ma filled a bowl of milk tea for Lin Xuan and suggested this to Lin Xuan and others.
However, Lin Xuan politely refused.
To be honest, not long after coming in, Lin Xuan was shocked by this grand event on the grassland, and he himself wanted to go out alone to see and experience the unique customs of ethnic minorities.
After all, whether in the previous life or in the context of this world.
Lin Xuan seemed to feel the warm festival atmosphere of this ethnic minority up close for the first time.
Faced with Lin Xuan’s polite refusal, Director Ma naturally would not have any dissatisfaction.
What’s more, there are rumors that Lin Xuan often acts impulsively in the process of collecting folk songs to create tourism promotional songs, and ordinary people can’t figure out his routine at all.
So, this is why since the end of the inspection of the Western Regions.
Susu Province and Inner Mongolia no longer do that kind of”forced Amway” thing, but just do a good job in various reception services.
“Okay, no problem. Team Leader Lin, you guys can do whatever you want, but you must come over for lunch and dinner to try our Mongolian specialties, hahahaha……”
Before leaving, Director Ma kindly gave another advice:
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After coming out of this super large yurt,
Lin Xuan simply disbanded the eight-member reception team led by Director Luo.
Today, the main point is to see and play your own games.
“OK, if you have anything, let’s contact by phone.~”(Director
Luo waved to Lin Xuan and���He left with a few people.
Lin Xuan naturally would not bring Zhou Xiaoan and Chen Jinsheng, the couple of funny guys, with him, so he wandered around aimlessly alone.
The traditional tribe of the Golden Horde was much larger than he had imagined, and the endless grassland was full of raised white yurts of various sizes.
In the middle, a super large stage was set up.
It looked like it would be used for the”blow-up” performance in the evening.
Of course, in addition to the large stage in the middle, there were many small stages scattered on the grassland.
Among them, there were people performing or singing on many of these small stages. As
Lin Xuan walked along, he found that most of the people on these small stages were local folk art troupes in Inner Mongolia, or wandering singers and niche musicians who came from afar.
“You know what, the atmosphere is quite good~”
Lin Xuan commented in his heart.
This kind of down-to-earth folk performance always gives people a very simple feeling.
It seems that artists should go deep into the masses like this.
However, when he was thinking about this in his heart, Lin Xuan’s attention was suddenly attracted by a song.
Or, to be more precise, it was the timbre of this song.
This timbre was very special, and Lin Xuan always felt that he had heard it somewhere.
So, following the source of the song, Lin Xuan soon saw a female singer with bangs on her head, a microphone in her hand, and a small speaker at her feet next to a temporary small stage.
Next to this female singer, there was also a handsome male partner.
“Hmm? This is Linghua and Zeng Yi?”
At this moment, Lin Xuan was a little stunned.
