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Paddle power: Men from the Zhuang ethnic group compete in a bamboo raft race on July 16 in Congjiang county, Guizhou province. Liang Guangyuan / Xinhua |
In the frame: A girl checks out a replica of the Mona Lisa on July 17 at the China Children's Book Fair in Beijing. The event featured about 10,000 books from more than 30 publishing houses. Zhao Yuhong / For China Daily |
Cheeky custom: Members of the Yi ethnic group cover each other's faces in soot on July 18, a traditional custom to express good wishes, during the monthlong Puzhehei Face-Painting Festival in Qiubei county, Yunnan province. Other activities included singing contests and art performances. Li Xinyi / For China Daily |
On the edge: More than 100 backpackers sleep in tents set up on a plank walkway 1,700 meters up Laojun Mountain in Henan province on July 16. Provdied to China Daily |
Prairie practice: A herdsman attempts to lasso a horse on July 16 during the Nadam Fair in Xinlinhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Residents take part in traditional Mongolian activities at the fair, including wrestling, horse racing, archery and rope making. Zhi Maosheng / Xinhua |
(China Daily European Weekly 07/22/2016 page5)
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