On January 18, a New Year reunion themed "Shazhu Yan" (a traditional feast centered around freshly slaughtered pork) was held in Zhulinping Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. Through various festive activities, such as watching folk performances, tasting local food, and purchasing New Year goods, villagers and tourists enjoyed themselves in a festive ambiance of the Yao community. The photo shows local Yao people and tourists enjoying the distinctive "Shazhu Yan", which embodies the unique cultural characteristics of the Yao ethnic minority. (Photo/Liu Guisiong and Chen Zhining) 

On January 18, a New Year reunion themed "Shazhu Yan" (a traditional feast centered around freshly slaughtered pork) was held in Zhulinping Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. Through various festive activities, such as watching folk performances, tasting local food, and purchasing New Year goods, villagers and tourists enjoyed themselves in a festive ambiance of the Yao community. The photo shows local Yao people and tourists enjoying the distinctive "Shazhu Yan", which embodies the unique cultural characteristics of the Yao ethnic minority. (Photo/Liu Guisiong and Chen Zhining) 

On January 18, a New Year reunion themed "Shazhu Yan" (a traditional feast centered around freshly slaughtered pork) was held in Zhulinping Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. Through various festive activities, such as watching folk performances, tasting local food, and purchasing New Year goods, villagers and tourists enjoyed themselves in a festive ambiance of the Yao community. The photo shows local Yao people and tourists enjoying the distinctive "Shazhu Yan", which embodies the unique cultural characteristics of the Yao ethnic minority. (Photo/Liu Guisiong and Chen Zhining) 

On January 18, a New Year reunion themed "Shazhu Yan" (a traditional feast centered around freshly slaughtered pork) was held in Zhulinping Village, Menlouxia Yao Township, Xintian County. Through various festive activities, such as watching folk performances, tasting local food, and purchasing New Year goods, villagers and tourists enjoyed themselves in a festive ambiance of the Yao community. The photo shows local Yao people and tourists watching the Yao long-drum dance performance. (Photo/Liu Guisiong and Chen Zhining)

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

Translator: Pang Yuehui 

Chinese sources: hunan.gov.cn; hunantoday