常宁瑶族乡地处湖南衡阳市西南边陲山区,这里是衡阳市唯一的少数民族乡。塔山是常宁瑶族最为集中的聚居地,在长期的社会生活中,瑶族人民形成了自己极具地方特色的历史文化和风俗习惯。常宁塔山瑶族乡的传统婚嫁活动仍保持着古老的婚俗仪式以及极其动人的仪式音乐,在当地民族文化中具有重要地位。 Changning Yao Nationality Township is located in the southwestern border of Hengyang City, Hunan Province, where is the only minority township in Hengyang. Tashan is the most concentrated place for Yao ethnic group in Changning. In the long-term social life, the Yao people formed their own historical culture and customs with local characteristics. The traditional marriage activities of the Tasian Yao Township in Changning still maintain the ancient wedding ceremonies and the most touching ceremonial music and play an important role in the local ethnic culture.