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15 July 2015

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Banban Dragon Lantern Art Festival Kicks off in Cili

As an artistic treasure of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Banban Dragon Lantern has been listed by the State Council as one of the fifth batch of national-level intangible cultural heri...

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Fire Dragon Lantern Festival Held in Xiangxiang County

The Fire Dragon Lantern Festival is a traditional folk cultural event that has been carried forward for hundreds of years in Hutian Town, Xiangxiang City.

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"Yuediwa" Festival of Dong Ethnic Group

"Yuediwa" is hailed as the Dong ethnic group's "Valentine's Day." It is celebrated on the third day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar.

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Qianzhou Spring Fair Held to Celebrate Chinese New Year

A 1,000-meter-long dragon consisting of 50 lanterns and performed by 15 teams winds its way through the streets of Jishou City, celebrating the Spring Festival and sending festive greetings to residen...

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Praying for Blessings Under Millennium-old Tree

A grand ceremony to pray for blessings was held under a millennium-old China fir, an iconic natural attraction at Chang'anying Town, Chengbu County, on January 25. Many local people as well as tourist...

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Taige Performances Staged in Yueyang

Taige, a traditional folk show, features children in costumes standing on high plank platforms while others carrying poles below, parading along the streets.

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Explore Folk Customs to Mark Laba Festival

Through these activities, children experienced traditional folk customs and felt the charm of traditional culture.

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Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance Staged for Upcoming New Year

As the New Year's Day is approaching, the local authority organizes colorful folk cultural activities and intangible cultural heritage exhibitions.

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Dong People Celebrate Dong New Year Festival

Dong people dressed in festive costumes sing and dance to celebrate the Dong New Year Festival at Huangdu Dong Cultural Village in Tongdao Dong Autonomous County.

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Yao People Celebrate Annual Panwang Festival

Panwang Festival holds great significance for the inheritance of the culture and etiquettes of the Yao ethnic minority. The event is marked on the 16th day of the tenth lunar month every year.

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