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Profile of Ethnic Groups in Hunan
Hunan is a multiethnic home to the Han nationality and other 55 ethnic groups. According to the 7th nationwide population census conducted in 2020, the population of these 55 ethnic groups in Hunan Pr...
More >Tujia Liuyueliu Folk Culture Event Held in Zhangjiajie
The 2026 Zhangjiajie "Tujia Liuyueliu" Folk Culture Carnival was held in Dayong Ancient Town, Zhangjiajie City on July 19. It integrated traditional Tujia folk customs with trendy activities, innovati...
More >Yao People Celebrate Mud-washing Festival
The annual "Mud-washing Festival" of the Yao ethnic group was held at Goulan Yao Village, Lanxi Yao Township, Jiangyong County. Villagers prayed for a bumper harvest during the festival, and many tour...
More >Jianghua Yao Folk Song Festival
The Yao Folk Song Festival kicked off in Jianghua Yao Autonomous County. Over 20,000 local residents took part, gathering in small groups to sing and engage in friendly song competitions. More than te...
More >Hunan Welcomes Tourists Lured by Allure of Miao Silver
Intricate craftsmanship of traditional ethnic jewelry symbolizes an entry point into a grand cultural story
More >NPC Deputy Devoted to Reviving Yao Culture, Transforming Folk Traditions into Source of Income
Zhao Chunmei, a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, is particularly focused on how ethnic culture can thrive through rural revitalization.
More >Vlog: Not Dumplings! A Hunan Family's Ethnic New Year Feast
Dumplings are Chinese New Year staple for many, but did you know Hunan's ethnic minorities have their own festive flavors? Our Xinhua correspondent got the chance to join a local family's reunion dinn...
More >Dong People Hold Folk Celebration for Upcoming Chinese New Year
A folk celebration for the upcoming Chinese New Year was held at Shangbao Dong Village, Zhaishi Miao and Dong Township, Suining County. Local Dong people and visitors enjoyed various folk activities t...
More >Yao People Held Reunion Banquet to Greet Upcoming Chinese New Year
Yao people and tourists enjoying the distinctive "Shazhu Yan", which embodies the unique cultural characteristics of the Yao ethnic minority.
More >Yao People Celebrate Panwang Festival in Guiyang County
The 15th Southern Hunan Yao People "Panwang Festival" and the "Zuogetang" Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition were held in Daxi Village, Tangshi Town, Guiyang County. The Yao ethnic group from eig...
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