On June 13, performers staged the Baishou Dance or hand-waving dance of Tujia ethnic group at the Rebala Scenic Area in Miao'ertan Town, Longshan County. The county authority hosted the Tujia Sheba Day celebrations that day. Sheba Day is a folk celebration of Tujia people to honor their ancestors, celebrate harvests, and pray for blessings. The celebrations encompass various intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Tujia Baishou Dance, Maogusi Dance, Tima Songs, and Baishou Songs. As a vital carrier of Tujia culture, Sheba Day embodies profound ethnic memories and cultural cohesion. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui)

On June 13, performers staged the Baishou Dance or hand-waving dance of Tujia ethnic group at the Rebala Scenic Area in Miao'ertan Town, Longshan County. The county authority hosted the Tujia Sheba Day celebrations that day. Sheba Day is a folk celebration of Tujia people to honor their ancestors, celebrate harvests, and pray for blessings. The celebrations encompass various intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Tujia Baishou Dance, Maogusi Dance, Tima Songs, and Baishou Songs. As a vital carrier of Tujia culture, Sheba Day embodies profound ethnic memories and cultural cohesion. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui)

On June 13, performers staged the Baishou Dance or hand-waving dance of Tujia ethnic group at the Rebala Scenic Area in Miao'ertan Town, Longshan County. The county authority hosted the Tujia Sheba Day celebrations that day. Sheba Day is a folk celebration of Tujia people to honor their ancestors, celebrate harvests, and pray for blessings. The celebrations encompass various intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Tujia Baishou Dance, Maogusi Dance, Tima Songs, and Baishou Songs. As a vital carrier of Tujia culture, Sheba Day embodies profound ethnic memories and cultural cohesion. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui)

On June 13, performers staged the Baishou Dance or hand-waving dance of Tujia ethnic group at the Rebala Scenic Area in Miao'ertan Town, Longshan County. The county authority hosted the Tujia Sheba Day celebrations that day. Sheba Day is a folk celebration of Tujia people to honor their ancestors, celebrate harvests, and pray for blessings. The celebrations encompass various intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Tujia Baishou Dance, Maogusi Dance, Tima Songs, and Baishou Songs. As a vital carrier of Tujia culture, Sheba Day embodies profound ethnic memories and cultural cohesion. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui)

On June 13, performers staged the Baishou Dance or hand-waving dance of Tujia ethnic group at the Rebala Scenic Area in Miao'ertan Town, Longshan County. The county authority hosted the Tujia Sheba Day celebrations that day. Sheba Day is a folk celebration of Tujia people to honor their ancestors, celebrate harvests, and pray for blessings. The celebrations encompass various intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Tujia Baishou Dance, Maogusi Dance, Tima Songs, and Baishou Songs. As a vital carrier of Tujia culture, Sheba Day embodies profound ethnic memories and cultural cohesion. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui)

On June 13, performers staged the Baishou Dance or hand-waving dance of Tujia ethnic group at the Rebala Scenic Area in Miao'ertan Town, Longshan County. The county authority hosted the Tujia Sheba Day celebrations that day. Sheba Day is a folk celebration of Tujia people to honor their ancestors, celebrate harvests, and pray for blessings. The celebrations encompass various intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Tujia Baishou Dance, Maogusi Dance, Tima Songs, and Baishou Songs. As a vital carrier of Tujia culture, Sheba Day embodies profound ethnic memories and cultural cohesion. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui)

On June 13, performers staged the Baishou Dance or hand-waving dance of Tujia ethnic group at the Rebala Scenic Area in Miao'ertan Town, Longshan County. The county authority hosted the Tujia Sheba Day celebrations that day. Sheba Day is a folk celebration of Tujia people to honor their ancestors, celebrate harvests, and pray for blessings. The celebrations encompass various intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Tujia Baishou Dance, Maogusi Dance, Tima Songs, and Baishou Songs. As a vital carrier of Tujia culture, Sheba Day embodies profound ethnic memories and cultural cohesion. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui)

On June 13, performers staged the Baishou Dance or hand-waving dance of Tujia ethnic group at the Rebala Scenic Area in Miao'ertan Town, Longshan County. The county authority hosted the Tujia Sheba Day celebrations that day. Sheba Day is a folk celebration of Tujia people to honor their ancestors, celebrate harvests, and pray for blessings. The celebrations encompass various intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Tujia Baishou Dance, Maogusi Dance, Tima Songs, and Baishou Songs. As a vital carrier of Tujia culture, Sheba Day embodies profound ethnic memories and cultural cohesion. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui)

On June 13, performers staged the Baishou Dance or hand-waving dance of Tujia ethnic group at the Rebala Scenic Area in Miao'ertan Town, Longshan County. The county authority hosted the Tujia Sheba Day celebrations that day. Sheba Day is a folk celebration of Tujia people to honor their ancestors, celebrate harvests, and pray for blessings. The celebrations encompass various intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Tujia Baishou Dance, Maogusi Dance, Tima Songs, and Baishou Songs. As a vital carrier of Tujia culture, Sheba Day embodies profound ethnic memories and cultural cohesion. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui)

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

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunantoday