"Liqiu," or the start of autumn, the 13th solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar, began on August 7 this year. On that day, a series of Gan Qiu activities of Miao ethnic minority was launched at Pailiao Village in Shuanglong Town, Huayuan County. Miao people from near and far staged various performances such as dragon and lion dances, Miao drum performances, and Miao folk songs. A number of traditional rituals were held, including autumn greeting, sacrifice rites, and harvest celebrations. (Photo/Liang Yonghong) 

"Liqiu," or the start of autumn, the 13th solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar, began on August 7 this year. On that day, a series of Gan Qiu activities of Miao ethnic minority was launched at Pailiao Village in Shuanglong Town, Huayuan County. Miao people from near and far staged various performances such as dragon and lion dances, Miao drum performances, and Miao folk songs. A number of traditional rituals were held, including autumn greeting, sacrifice rites, and harvest celebrations. (Photo/Liang Yonghong) 

"Liqiu," or the start of autumn, the 13th solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar, began on August 7 this year. On that day, a series of Gan Qiu activities of Miao ethnic minority was launched at Pailiao Village in Shuanglong Town, Huayuan County. Miao people from near and far staged various performances such as dragon and lion dances, Miao drum performances, and Miao folk songs. A number of traditional rituals were held, including autumn greeting, sacrifice rites, and harvest celebrations. (Photo/Liang Yonghong) 

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

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: hunantoday