Colorful years

As one song ended, another began, bringing the Lantern Festival celebrations to their final climax.

Under Congcong's guidance, the young men and women joined in the antiphonal singing. They sang back and forth, racking their brains to sing all the classic Tujia love songs, and even sang impromptu love songs, which broadened Congcong's horizons.

Immediately afterward, a girl dressed in bright ethnic clothing stepped forward. She was another talented woman from the village, named Axiu. She had bright eyes that seemed to see through people's hearts. Her singing voice was clear and melodious, like a mountain stream, carrying a fresh and refined quality.

"Brother sings folk songs on the mountain, sister weaves baskets by the river. The song drifts over the hills, and love threads entwine in sister's heart." Ah Xiu's singing voice is melodious and gentle, like a spring breeze, refreshing and delightful.

Her lyrics are filled with longing and pursuit of love, allowing listeners to feel the pure and passionate emotions of young Tujia men and women.

After Ah Xiu finished singing, another young man stepped forward. He was tall and handsome, a promising young man in the village, named Ah Qiang. His singing voice was deep and powerful, like an echo in the mountains, carrying an air of perseverance.

"My sister washes clothes by the river, while I herd cattle and sheep on the mountain. I long for you to come down from the mountain every day, so we can sing together."

A-Qiang's singing is full of persistence and determination in love, allowing people to feel the brave and steadfast character of a young Tujia man.

As A-Qiang's song ended, another girl stepped forward. Her name was A-Hua, and she was another beauty in the village.

She has long, jet-black hair that cascades down like a waterfall. Her singing voice is sweet and moving, nourishing people's hearts like honey.

"Brother is busy gathering firewood on the mountain, while sister is cooking delicious meals at home. I long for my brother to return home soon so we can spend time together."

Ahua's singing is full of tenderness and anticipation for love, allowing people to feel the delicate and sincere emotions of young Tujia men and women.

And so, the young men and women sang love songs back and forth. Their voices floated in the night sky, like celestial music, captivating all who heard them. Their lyrics were filled with longing and pursuit of love, allowing listeners to experience the unique charm of Tujia culture.

During the singing contest, the young men and women not only showcased their talents and charm, but also conveyed their feelings for each other through their songs.

They went in pairs or small groups, using their songs to convey the pure and passionate love in their hearts. Their songs were filled with longing and anticipation for love, as well as dreams and aspirations for the future.

As time went on, the singing activity gradually reached its climax. Young men and women began to improvise love songs, showcasing the profoundness of Tujia culture with their talent and wisdom. Their lyrics included both praise and celebration of love, as well as insights and reflections on life.

"The crescent moon shines over the whole land, and the love between brother and sister flows as deep as the sea. I wish to stay together for life, never to part until we grow old." This is a love song that a young man composed on the spot, and his singing is full of his firmness and persistence in love.

"Green hills and clear waters flow around the village, brother and sister rely on each other until old age. May you always remember the vow made today, and may your heart be free from worries no matter where you are in the world." This is a love song that a young woman composed on the spot, and her singing voice is full of tenderness and expectation for love.

These impromptu love songs not only showcased the talent and wisdom of the young men and women, but also allowed them to get to know each other more deeply.

During the singing contest, Congcong's eyes were opened wide.

He witnessed the Tujia youth's dedication and steadfastness in love, as well as their passion and pursuit of life. Their songs were filled with insights and reflections on life, allowing listeners to experience the profound depth and breadth of Tujia culture.

Congcong was deeply moved by this atmosphere, and he began to compose love songs on the spot. His singing was full of praise and celebration of love, as well as longing and aspirations for the future.

His lyrics contain both sweet and warm descriptions of love, as well as insights into the hardships and difficulties of life.

"The moon hangs in the sky, brother and sister's love flows like water. I wish to stay together for life, weathering storms together until we grow old." Congcong's singing voice floated in the night sky, filled with his firm and persistent love.

As Congcong's singing ended, thunderous applause and cheers erupted throughout the threshing ground. People were full of praise for the thirteen-year-old boy's talent and charm.

In this singing event, young men and women not only showcased their talents and charm, but also conveyed their feelings for each other through song.

As time went by, the singing event gradually came to an end. However, the young men and women did not feel disappointed or regretful.

On the contrary, they felt incredibly satisfied and happy. Because they knew that in this singing contest, they had found their own love and happiness.

As the last love song ended, the entire threshing ground fell into a brief silence. However, this silence was not one of indifference or alienation, but rather one of profound emotion and awe.

Just then, a bright moon peeked out from behind the clouds, casting its soft moonlight.

The moonlight poured down like water, enveloping the entire threshing ground in a silvery-white glow.

This beautiful scenery brings people a sense of peace and tranquility, making them cherish this rare festive atmosphere even more.

Under the moonlight, young men and women walked hand in hand out of the threshing ground and headed home.

Their steps were light yet firm, as if they were walking towards a bright future.

Their figures gradually faded into the moonlight, eventually disappearing into the night.