鄂西山区素有“歌舞之乡”的美称。位于鄂西恩施土家族苗族自治州来凤县河东乡的舍米湖村,是摆手舞的发祥地,被誉为“摆手之乡”。“舍米湖”由土家语音译,意思是美丽的小山坡。2013年农历新年期间,记者有机会到鄂西土家村落舍米湖和与之毗邻的湘西龙山县,对土家族文化有了亲身体感,尤其是对土家人的热情好客、豪爽直率、能歌善道 Western Hubei mountain known as “song and dance town ” reputation. Shemi Lake Village, located in Hedong Township, Laifeng County, Hubei Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, is the cradle of wave dancing. “Lake Chemi” transliteration by Tujia, meaning a beautiful hillside. During the Lunar New Year in 2013, the reporter had the opportunity to visit the Lake in western Hunan Tujia Village and its adjacent Longshan County in Hunan Province, which gave a sense of personal feeling to the Tujia culture, especially the warmth and hospitality of the Tujia people.