"I am really worried that they cannot sing the Grand Song any more. When they come back, I always ask them to learn singing."

The Grand Song has been listed in the local school’s curriculum and there is a teacher there to teach pupils. But she earns only about 1000 Yuan per month.

Pan Jinlian, "Grand Song" teacher of Xiaohuang school, said, “The money cannot cover my expenses. My family members help me a lot by doing farm work. My son will enter middle school soon. It will cost more money. It bothers me a lot.”

Pan Jinlian says she will continue teaching the Grand Song. But she sincerely hopes that the government can provide more financial support.

Jiang Qian said, "Being included on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage is not the final aim for those who have inherited the Grand Song. It means a new start: the Dong people here are responsible for protecting and developing this cultural legacy. Actually, people here are quite enthusiastic about it. But it needs more guidance and support from the government.

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