Cai Huo Hai Dao Shan is a rite of passage prevailed in Jinxiu county and Hezhou city. It is a test of courage for Yao male adults. This rite is called Du Jie by Yao people. Only the boys who pass the test can possess the rights of adults, such as finding a girlfriend, getting married and gaining trust from the public.

Cai Tang, Cai Gao Qiao and Cai Huo Hai Dao Shan are the fifth element which display Guangxi ethnic customs in a unique way.

Five characteristics

All five characteristics of Guangxi’s ethnic culture can be found in other cultures throughout the world as well. However, they have combined together to form a unique Guangxi ethnic culture.

The five characteristics are not only the purification and excavation of Guangxi ethnic culture, but also an important concept used for publicizing Guangxi.

In terms of tourism, Guangxi will attract more visitors and provide them with impressive cultural products. At the same time, most of the other ethnic groups summarize their cultures as “richness”. By launching a publicity campaign with a “five characteristics” theme, Guangxi distinguishes itself as a unique entity.

As a catchy, easy-to-understand and vivid expression, “five characteristics” will play a significant role in its tourism image and concept marketing. Furthermore, such a summary is of great significance because it not only adds new annotation to Guangxi tour guide manuals, but also creates a brilliant selling point for popularizing and promoting Guangxi tourism.

Translated by Yang Guozhen

Editor: Shi Liwei