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The Tujia people call it a caomen, a gate shared by Tujia families living in one courtyard. On festive days, a gate-blocking ceremony is held here to welcome noble and respected guests. According to Tujia custom, to enter the caomen one must sing in antiphonal style and drink; if the guest wins the singing contest, he enters easily, but if the guest loses, he must drink the gate-blocking wine before entering. Drinking gate-blocking wine has become a way of welcoming guests.
