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, strengthen kinship and community ties, and pass down folk customs. At the event, a variety of folk performances were staged, including dragon and lion dances, Miao drum, and Eight-person Swing, drawing visitors from near and afar to immerse themselves in the Miao ethnic charm and celebrate the bountiful harvest season together. (Photo/Chen Meng, Hunan Daily)

The annual Miao Ganqiu Festival was held in Biancheng Town, Huayuan County on August 7. 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, strengthen kinship and community ties, and pass down folk customs. At the event, a variety of folk performances were staged, including dragon and lion dances, Miao drum, and Eight-person Swing, drawing visitors from near and afar to immerse themselves in the Miao ethnic charm and celebrate the bountiful harvest season together. (Photo/Chen Meng, Hunan Daily)

The annual Miao Ganqiu Festival was held in Biancheng Town, Huayuan County on August 7. 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, strengthen kinship and community ties, and pass down folk customs. At the event, a variety of folk performances were staged, including dragon and lion dances, Miao drum, and Eight-person Swing, drawing visitors from near and afar to immerse themselves in the Miao ethnic charm and celebrate the bountiful harvest season together. (Photo/Chen Meng, Hunan Daily)

On August 7, a Miao girl performed Miao drum in Biancheng Town, Huayuan County. The annual Miao Ganqiu Festival was held in Huayuan County on that day.

 
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, strengthen kinship and community ties, and pass down folk customs. At the event, a variety of folk performances were staged, including dragon and lion dances, Miao drum, and Eight-person Swing, drawing visitors from near and afar to immerse themselves in the Miao ethnic charm and celebrate the bountiful harvest season together. (Photo/ Tan Wenjie, Hunan Daily)

On August 7, Miao people experienced the Eight-person Swing in Biancheng Town, Huayuan County. The annual Miao Ganqiu Festival was held in Huayuan County on that day.

 
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, strengthen kinship and community ties, and pass down folk customs. At the event, a variety of folk performances were staged, including dragon and lion dances, Miao drum, and Eight-person Swing, drawing visitors from near and afar to immerse themselves in the Miao ethnic charm and celebrate the bountiful harvest season together. (Photo/Tan Wenjie, Hunan Daily)

On August 7, Miao girls dressed in traditional costumes and silver ornaments sang Miao folk songs with great passion in Biancheng Town, Huayuan County. The annual Miao Ganqiu Festival was held in Huayuan County on that day.

 
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, strengthen kinship and community ties, and pass down folk customs. At the event, a variety of folk performances were staged, including dragon and lion dances, Miao drum, and Eight-person Swing, drawing visitors from near and afar to immerse themselves in the Miao ethnic charm and celebrate the bountiful harvest season together. (Photo/Tan Wenjie, Hunan Daily)

On August 7, Miao people experienced the Eight-person Swing in Biancheng Town, Huayuan County. The annual Miao Ganqiu Festival was held in Huayuan County on that day.

 
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, strengthen kinship and community ties, and pass down folk customs. At the event, a variety of folk performances were staged, including dragon and lion dances, Miao drum, and Eight-person Swing, drawing visitors from near and afar to immerse themselves in the Miao ethnic charm and celebrate the bountiful harvest season together. (Photo/Tan Wenjie, Hunan Daily)

On August 7, Miao people experienced the Eight-person Swing in Biancheng Town, Huayuan County. The annual Miao Ganqiu Festival was held in Huayuan County on that day.

 
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, strengthen kinship and community ties, and pass down folk customs. At the event, a variety of folk performances were staged, including dragon and lion dances, Miao drum, and Eight-person Swing, drawing visitors from near and afar to immerse themselves in the Miao ethnic charm and celebrate the bountiful harvest season together. (Photo/Tan Wenjie, Hunan Daily)

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.
 
Translator: Pang Yuehui
 
Chinese source: hunantoday