On July 9, children learned long-drum dance of the Yao ethnic group under the guidance of an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage in Qingpiyuan Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. This summer, the village authority has organized returning students and Yao culture enthusiasts to teach local children the incense dragon dance and long-drum dance. The initiative allowed children to immerse themselves in the charm of traditional Yao culture and enjoy a joyful and meaningful summer vacation. (Photo/Liu Guixiong and Song Jingyu)

On July 9, children learned long-drum dance of the Yao ethnic group under the guidance of an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage in Qingpiyuan Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. This summer, the village authority has organized returning students and Yao culture enthusiasts to teach local children the incense dragon dance and long-drum dance. The initiative allowed children to immerse themselves in the charm of traditional Yao culture and enjoy a joyful and meaningful summer vacation. (Photo/Liu Guixiong and Song Jingyu)

On July 9, children learned long-drum dance of the Yao ethnic group under the guidance of an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage in Qingpiyuan Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. This summer, the village authority has organized returning students and Yao culture enthusiasts to teach local children the incense dragon dance and long-drum dance. The initiative allowed children to immerse themselves in the charm of traditional Yao culture and enjoy a joyful and meaningful summer vacation. (Photo/Liu Guixiong and Song Jingyu)

On July 9, children learned incense dragon dance of the Yao ethnic group under the guidance of inheritors of the intangible cultural heritage in Qingpiyuan Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. This summer, the village authority has organized returning students and Yao culture enthusiasts to teach local children the incense dragon dance and long-drum dance. The initiative allowed children to immerse themselves in the charm of traditional Yao culture and enjoy a joyful and meaningful summer vacation. (Photo/Liu Guixiong and Song Jingyu)

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

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunantoday