A Summertime Carnival Commence in Jianhe County, Guizhou Province as a Series of Activities for Yang'asha Cultural Festival Kick off

From July 22 to 25, the 2023 "June 6" Yang'asha Cultural Festival was held in Jianhe County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. During the cultural festival, exhibitions and performances featuring the cultures of the local ethnic groups, such as water drum performances, the Water Dragon Carnival, a folk song competition and other colorful activities were held locally, kicking off the prelude to the summer carnival. (Article by Gu Siqi)

People of the Miao ethnic group participate in the event in their traditional festive costumes. [Photo by Yang Jiameng]

People participate in the water drum dance activities of the Miao ethnic group [Photo by Peng Jun]

The Water Dragon Carnival  [Photo by Dai Zhengguo]

The water drum dance activities of the Miao ethnic group [Photo by Yan Xueyuan]

People dance the water drum dance of the Miao ethnic group [Photo by Dai Zhengguo]

A photo taken during a folk song competition [Photo by Yang Jieru]