2025 “Liuyueliu” Festival Kicks Off in Houshan, Hometown of the Western Miao

On July 30, 2025, the “Liuyueliu” Ethnic Folk Festival kicked off in Houshan Township, Renhuai City, Zunyi, Guizhou Province — the hometown of the Western Miao ethnic group. The festival will run through August 2.

“Liuyueliu” is a significant traditional festival celebrated by the Miao ethnic group. To mark the occasion, Houshan Township has carefully prepared a wide array of vibrant and culturally rich activities, including intangible cultural heritage performances, the traditional gate-blocking wine ceremony, a fun chicken-catching contest, rural basketball games, a long-table banquet, and ethnic folk showcases. These unique events are set to offer a rich and immersive cultural experience for both local residents and visiting tourists.

Miao youth performing folk customs

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The festival site

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Performance depicting the "Migration of the Western Miao"

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Performance depicting the "Migration of the Western Miao"

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Western Miao youth singing and dancing

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Western Miao youth participating in antiphonal singing

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Western Miao youth participating in antiphonal singing

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