Sichuan's ethnic festival attracts thousands of tourists
By Peng Chao in Panzhihua, Sichuan |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-07-17 20:50
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A grand celebration marking the 2025 Ethnic Torch Festival lit up Gesala Yi ethnic township in Yanbian county, Sichuan province, on Wednesday, drawing ethnic groups from nearby areas and thousands of tourists from around the country.
The weeklong festival, which ran from July 11 to 17, featured traditional performances, folk rituals, and cultural competitions across three townships Gesala (main venue), and Hongguo and Wenquan (sub-venues), the organizers said.
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