People watch dragon dance performances. (Photo/Tian Wenguo)

Recently the Xuefeng Duanjing Dragon Dance Folk Cultural Festival was held at Xima Township, Hongjiang City.

Xuefeng Duanjing Dragon Dance is an ancient and magical dragon dance culture in the Xuefeng Mountains. As an intangible cultural heritage item of Hunan Province, the Duanjing Dragon Dance enlivens the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon. The traditional performance is staged in rural areas, creating a strong Chinese New Year festive vibe.

People watch a dragon dance performance. (Photo/Tian Wenguo)

People watch a dragon dance performance. (Photo/Tian Wenguo)

People watch a dragon dance performance. (Photo/Tian Wenguo)

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

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: People's Daily