Nu Nationality: An Ethnic Group Living In The Oriental Canyon

Nu Nationality has a population of 27,700 who live along Nujiang River. Nus have only an oral language but also use Lisu language. Nu society kept some customs of the primitive society until the 1950s.

The Female-Celestial Festival: A Custom of Nu Matriarchal Clan Society

The Female-Celestial Festival falls on lunar March 15th, which was originally held to commemorate A'rong, a Nu girl. Today more cheerful activities have been held. On this occasion, the Nus are in their best with fresh flowers and enjoy themselves to their heart’s content. It is a good time for trade fair a golden opportunity for the Nu youths to express their love.

Playing Pipa and the Jew’s Harp-A Nu Marriage Custom Expressed in Music

If a Nu man has fallen in love with a Nu lady, he will play Pipa (lute) to express his love. When the lady has heard of this, she will answer through her mouth instrument. It is a miracle in the world that some Nu youth did not say a word from the moment of falling in love until the wedding day. The wedding day is decided through music, on which the bridegroom carrying a bunch of firewood and a jug of wine will ask several good friends to accompany him on the way to receiving the bride.