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Traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group staged in SW China
By Xinhua Published: Jul 25, 2024 09:39 AM
People perform during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was staged from July 21 to 24 here, which featured various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest to attract visitors from across the country.(Photo: Xinhua)

People perform during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 22, 2024. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was staged from July 21 to 24 here, which featured various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest to attract visitors from across the country.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows people performing during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was staged from July 21 to 24 here, which featured various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest to attract visitors from across the country. (Photo: Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows people performing during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was staged from July 21 to 24 here, which featured various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest to attract visitors from across the country. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows people dancing around campfires during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was staged from July 21 to 24 here, which featured various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest to attract visitors from across the country. (Photo: Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows people dancing around campfires during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was staged from July 21 to 24 here, which featured various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest to attract visitors from across the country. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Women of Yi ethnic group dressed in traditional Yi costumes prepare to perform during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2024. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was staged from July 21 to 24 here, which featured various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest to attract visitors from across the country. (Photo: Xinhua)

Women of Yi ethnic group dressed in traditional Yi costumes prepare to perform during the torch festival in Butuo County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2024. A traditional torch festival of Yi ethnic group was staged from July 21 to 24 here, which featured various activities including costume displays, campfire party, traditional ethnic sports events, dancing and traditional beauty contest to attract visitors from across the country. (Photo: Xinhua)