Miao New Year 2025 Kicks Off in Leishan, Guizhou, Unlocking a Cultural Feast of the Miao Ethnic Group

ChinaNews|Published:2025-11-07 16:36:00

On November 5, the 2025 China-Leishan Miao New Year series of events commenced in Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province.

The Miao New Year is the grandest traditional festival celebrated annually by the Miao people. The Leishan Miao New Year is not only a National Intangible Cultural Heritage item but also hailed as "China's Most Characteristic Ethnic Festival." The intangible cultural heritage parade was the highlight of this year's celebrations, featuring 56 distinctive groups. These groups showcased both the authentic traditions preserved by local inheritors and innovative integrations through cross-provincial cultural exchanges, with each group carrying its own unique cultural story.

Scheduled from November 5 through late December, this year's Miao New Year festivities will last over a month, encompassing more than 20 large-scale activities. The event aims to create the "Five Tens of Thousands" grand spectacles: a Tens of Thousands-Person Intangible Cultural Heritage Parade, a Tens of Thousands-Person Lusheng Performance, a Long-Table Banquet for Tens of Thousands, Tens of Thousands of Households Welcoming Tens of Thousands of Guests, and Tens of Thousands of Married Daughters Returning Home. It is estimated that the events will attract millions of tourists to experience the celebrations.

In addition to the main venue in the county seat, various townships across Leishan County are simultaneously holding their own characteristic Miao New Year activities. This truly fosters a vibrant atmosphere of "county-wide celebration and shared joy among all residents," allowing more individuals to immerse themselves in the unique charm of Miao culture.