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Profile of Ethnic Groups in Hunan
Hunan is a multiethnic home to the Han nationality and other 55 ethnic groups. According to the 7th nationwide population census conducted in 2020, the population of these 55 ethnic groups in Hunan Pr...
More >"Qi Yue Ba" Folk Cultural Event Ignites Miao Village
"Qi Yue Ba," the eighth day of the seventh Chinese lunar month, is the traditional Valentine's Day for Miao people in Pingba Town. Early on the morning of August 19, the area in front of the archway i...
More >Tujia Folk Performances Entertain Tourists at Zhangjiajie's Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area launched a series of fun activities to entertain visitors, such as a special "Waterfall Toast on the Stairway to Heaven," as well as a lineup of folk performances includin...
More >Miao People Celebrate Ganqiu Festival
The Miao Ganqiu Festival is a national-level intangible cultural heritage and an important traditional celebration for the Miao people in the Wuling Mountain area to celebrate autumn harvest, strength...
More >Tujia Liuyueliu Folk Culture Event Held in Zhangjiajie
The 2026 Zhangjiajie "Tujia Liuyueliu" Folk Culture Carnival was held in Dayong Ancient Town, Zhangjiajie City on July 19. It integrated traditional Tujia folk customs with trendy activities, innovati...
More >Yao People Celebrate Mud-washing Festival
The annual "Mud-washing Festival" of the Yao ethnic group was held at Goulan Yao Village, Lanxi Yao Township, Jiangyong County. Villagers prayed for a bumper harvest during the festival, and many tour...
More >Jianghua Yao Folk Song Festival
The Yao Folk Song Festival kicked off in Jianghua Yao Autonomous County. Over 20,000 local residents took part, gathering in small groups to sing and engage in friendly song competitions. More than te...
More >Hunan Welcomes Tourists Lured by Allure of Miao Silver
Intricate craftsmanship of traditional ethnic jewelry symbolizes an entry point into a grand cultural story
More >NPC Deputy Devoted to Reviving Yao Culture, Transforming Folk Traditions into Source of Income
Zhao Chunmei, a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, is particularly focused on how ethnic culture can thrive through rural revitalization.
More >Vlog: Not Dumplings! A Hunan Family's Ethnic New Year Feast
Dumplings are Chinese New Year staple for many, but did you know Hunan's ethnic minorities have their own festive flavors? Our Xinhua correspondent got the chance to join a local family's reunion dinn...
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