When a person died, a Taoist priest would be invited to recite scriptures and join in the funeral procession, the son of the dead person would 'buy water' at a river or from a well to wash the body. Chicken blood is poured over the grave before the burial to bless the spirit of the deceased and protect their offspring. They celebrate the Spring Festival, Zhongyuan Festival and Pure Brightness Day, all of which are celebrated by the Han and Zhuang. They have a festival unique to them called the Fenglong Festival. It is celebrated by offering sacrifices to God and their ancestors and by praying for a good harvest.
Married daughters return to their home villages for the celebration.
The Maonan are hospitable to one another and to guests. They practice monogamy and generally have small families. They also have strict rules for the remarriage of widows. It is used as an engagement gift. The boys like to give it to their girls on holidays.