Miao ethnic people perform Lusheng dance to celebrate the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
Guzang Festival, which used to be held every 12 years with a duration of 4 years, is now changed to every 13 years with a duration of 3 years. It is the most important festival for the Miao people to offer sacrifice to their ancestors.
Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)