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Miao people participate in traditional dancing activity in SW China's Guizhou
By Xinhua Published: Jan 30, 2023 10:07 AM
People of Miao ethnic group in traditional costumes participate in an activity called Tiaoyue in Zhongpai Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2023. Tiaoyue, literally meaning dancing in the moonlight, originated from an ancient custom traditionally practiced for auspiciousness praying and new year celebration among the Miao ethnic group, is also an occasion for the youth to express love and find prospective mates.(Photo: Xinhua)

People of Miao ethnic group in traditional costumes participate in an activity called "Tiaoyue" in Zhongpai Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2023. "Tiaoyue", literally meaning dancing in the moonlight, originated from an ancient custom traditionally practiced for auspiciousness praying and new year celebration among the Miao ethnic group, is also an occasion for the youth to express love and find prospective mates.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
People of Miao ethnic group in traditional costumes participate in an activity called Tiaoyue in Zhongpai Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2023. Tiaoyue, literally meaning dancing in the moonlight, originated from an ancient custom traditionally practiced for auspiciousness praying and new year celebration among the Miao ethnic group, is also an occasion for the youth to express love and find prospective mates.(Photo: Xinhua)

People of Miao ethnic group in traditional costumes participate in an activity called "Tiaoyue" in Zhongpai Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2023. "Tiaoyue", literally meaning dancing in the moonlight, originated from an ancient custom traditionally practiced for auspiciousness praying and new year celebration among the Miao ethnic group, is also an occasion for the youth to express love and find prospective mates.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
People of Miao ethnic group in traditional costumes participate in an activity called Tiaoyue in Zhongpai Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2023. Tiaoyue, literally meaning dancing in the moonlight, originated from an ancient custom traditionally practiced for auspiciousness praying and new year celebration among the Miao ethnic group, is also an occasion for the youth to express love and find prospective mates.(Photo: Xinhua)

People of Miao ethnic group in traditional costumes participate in an activity called "Tiaoyue" in Zhongpai Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2023. "Tiaoyue", literally meaning dancing in the moonlight, originated from an ancient custom traditionally practiced for auspiciousness praying and new year celebration among the Miao ethnic group, is also an occasion for the youth to express love and find prospective mates.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
People of Miao ethnic group in traditional costumes participate in an activity called Tiaoyue in Zhongpai Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2023. Tiaoyue, literally meaning dancing in the moonlight, originated from an ancient custom traditionally practiced for auspiciousness praying and new year celebration among the Miao ethnic group, is also an occasion for the youth to express love and find prospective mates.(Photo: Xinhua)

People of Miao ethnic group in traditional costumes participate in an activity called "Tiaoyue" in Zhongpai Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2023. "Tiaoyue", literally meaning dancing in the moonlight, originated from an ancient custom traditionally practiced for auspiciousness praying and new year celebration among the Miao ethnic group, is also an occasion for the youth to express love and find prospective mates.(Photo: Xinhua)