Manchu people do not eat dog meat, which is related to the production and life of Manchu ancestors. Manchu ancestors lived in mountainous areas for a long time and hunted for a living. Almost every family has dogs, and there are dozens of them. Dogs are not only an important helper for ancestors to get food and clothing, but also a life-and-death comrade-in-arms for hunters to fight wild animals, especially when fighting wild animals.
Manchu is a hardworking, brave and intelligent nation, and it is also a nation that is good at absorbing foreign cultures and integrating innovation. In the long-term historical development, a custom culture with national characteristics has been formed. The customs of Manchu people at the age of 20 are mostly similar to those of Han people, but they maintain many Manchu characteristics.
Manchu riding and shooting
Manchu people and their ancestors lived in mountainous areas for a long time. Being good at riding and shooting is their stunt, which also left a deep mark on their living customs. The rocking carts used by Manchu children are still used in many rural areas today. When a child is born, he hangs a bow and arrow in front of the door, which symbolizes that he will become an excellent shooter in the future.
When I was six or seven years old, I practiced shooting mandarin fish with wooden bows and arrows. A little longer, I rode a horse and galloped in the mountains with an arrow. Women have as many whips as men, and when girls get married, bows and arrows and deerskin clothes are essential items. When they get married, they should put bows and arrows on the table. When the car enters the door, the groom will shoot three arrows, and Manchu children's songs and folk songs also leave deep traces of hunting life.
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