In a colorful display of tradition, the Qiang ethnic group gathered in a village in Jiangkou County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, to celebrate their most significant festival – the Qiang New Year. Residents donned traditional costumes, engaging guests and friends in a lively atmosphere filled with singing and dancing. Held annually in the tenth month of the traditional Chinese calendar, the Qiang New Year symbolizes auspiciousness and happiness. The festivities also included a series of ceremonies aimed at honoring ancestors and praying for prosperity and peace, reinforcing the community's cultural heritage and unity.
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Qiang ethnic group celebrates traditional new year in Guizhou
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