Oluo Luo
Shaman culture originated from the Manchu people. Shaman sacrifices can be divided into fire sacrifices, school sacrifices, and other sacrifices.
Shamans in sacrifices It is necessary to use singing and dancing amidst musical instruments and clapping to pray to the gods to come to them and pray for blessings and longevity. It also serves the purpose of entertaining the gods and entertaining people. Its lyrics can communicate the relationship between humans and gods, and its dance expresses the shaman's use of force and magic to drive away evil and people's piety in seeking happiness and longevity. It also expresses the shaman's journey to heaven to pray to gods, the many dangers he encounters on the way, and his struggle with evil spirits. The purpose of inviting gods to pray for blessings is achieved through singing and dancing:
After setting up sacrifices and bringing in animals during the sacrificial ceremony, the shaman offers wine amidst the sounds of sanxian, pipa, clappers, and clapping. Every time, the Situ people sang "Eluoluo". After offering wine, the shaman held the magic sword and prayed and kowtowed in front of the shrine to the sounds of sanxian, pipa, clapper and clapping. Every time he held up the magic sword and prayed, the Situ people sang "E Luo Luo". The shaman holds the magic sword and prays three times and sings the sacred song once. If you recite the sacred song three times, you will pray nine times. Prayers and blessings are recited, "Eluo Luo" is a song, and "Chanting Divine Songs" are sung to pray and pray.
With the accompaniment of musical instruments and clapping, praying and kowtowing before entering the shrine with the magic sword is a simple dance, while singing "Oluluo" and reciting sacred songs are obvious singing, resulting in a tense atmosphere before leading the sacrifice. Lively scenes of singing and dancing. Humans and gods are in harmony.