Special supplement: Liquor and water flow freely in Guizhou culture

Alcohol plays an important role in the lives, livelihood and social activities of many of the inhabitants of southwest China's Guizhou province.

Alcohol is more than a beverage to Guizhou people. It is an important carrier of the province's long history and culture, both of which are unique in China largely due to its ethnic minorities - which have their own diverse customs and rituals related to alcohol.

In the southeast of Guizhou, the Miao group uses alcohol to express their warmth, friendliness and hospitality to guests.