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(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2012-12-09 12:54

The 2012 Miao Cultural Week, coincides with the Miao ethnic group's traditional Guzang Festival, opened in the county stadium of Leishan at 3 pm on Nov 25.

A series of activities will be held during the week, including Miao singing and dancing performances, a costume parade, bullfights, a photography show, folk music competitions and ethnic village shows.

The Miao ethnic group regards October as the beginning of the year. Folks living in ethnic villages celebrate their festivals by holding various kinds of activities, including events such as bullfights, horse racing, traditional lusheng dances and foot drum competitions. As the grandest festival for ancestor worship, the festival is held once every 13 years. During the festival, visitors can understand Miao culture, including its history of ancestor worship and migration. This year's festival is mainly celebrated in Danjiang and Wangfeng counties in Leishan.

Ethnic Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival
Ethnic Miao people take pictures during the festival.
 

Ethnic Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival

Guzang Festival 

Ethnic Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival
An ethnic Miao woman with a baby walks in the festival celebration parade.

Ethnic Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival
An ethnic Miao woman wears traditional costumes.
Ethnic Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival
Ethnic Miao people perform during the festival.
Ethnic Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival
Ethnic Miao people perform prayer ritual.
Ethnic Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival
Ethnic Miao women wear traditional costumes.
Ethnic Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival
Ethnic Miao children wear traditional costumes.
Ethnic Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival
Ethnic Miao people perform in the celebration.
 
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