On October 1, the Dong people dressed in traditional costumes staged singing and dancing performances to celebrate "Caiqiao" Festival at Tangchong Village, Shuangjiang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County. "Caiqiao" is a traditional folk custom of Dong ethnic group. The Dong village always holds a grand "Caiqiao" ceremony when a new wind and rain bridge is completed, to pray for good weather for the crops and a bumper harvest. (Photo/Li Shangyin)

On October 1, the Dong people dressed in traditional costumes staged singing and dancing performances to celebrate "Caiqiao" Festival at Tangchong Village, Shuangjiang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County. "Caiqiao" is a traditional folk custom of Dong ethnic group. The Dong village always holds a grand "Caiqiao" ceremony when a new wind and rain bridge is completed, to pray for good weather for the crops and a bumper harvest. (Photo/Li Shangyin)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunantoday