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The music of the Nakhi (or Naxi) people of China has a 500 year history, and with its mixture of literary lyrics, poetic topics, and musical styles from the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, it has developed its own unique style and traits. Taoist in origin, and fused with some indigenous elements, Dongjing music was introduced to the Nakhi from the central plains during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today it is the most well-preserved musical form in China.