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- Long Melody Ballad of the Mongolians
- Long melody is a sort of ballad which was created by nomadic tribes in North China in the course of stockbreeding activities and is sung at the time of grazing and during traditional festivals.
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- Kedao of the Miao Minority
- Kedao (record by carving) of the Miao minority, also called the marital song there, is a kind of Miao toast song in Shibing County.
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- Shulaibao
- Shulaibao (a folk art featuring rhythmic storytelling to clapper accompaniment) is popular across China.
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- The Henan Battle Array of Shielded Soldiers
- The battle array of shielded soldiers is a kind of ancient fighting art practiced only in north China.
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