Ethnic cultural carnival enlivens SW China's Guiyang

Located in the southwest of China, Guizhou province is abundant in tourism resources, featuring attractive natural ecology and rich ethnic customs. Guizhou boasts internationally renowned sites such as Huangguoshu Waterfall and Libo Seven Small Arches, as well as diverse forms of ethnic intangible cultural heritage.

The grand parade celebration held in Guiyang was a part of the countdown city relay for Chinese Tourism Day, which falls on a Sunday this year and is organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Carnival director Tang Huang explained that this event, themed around ethnic unity and collective celebration, not only focused on showcasing the colorful ethnic cultures of Guizhou, but also aimed to let more people see the new open, confident, and vibrant side of Guizhou.

Tu Yuanyuan, a dance teacher at Guizhou University, participated in a fusion of ethnic songs, dances and motorcycles. This parade involved 100 cool motorcycles moving in neat rows while carrying girls dressed in Miao costumes, drawing much attention in the process.

"This kind of fusion of ethnicity and fashion not only allows everyone to see different forms of presentation of ethnic culture but also aims to showcase the youthful and vibrant spirit of ethnic minorities," Tu said.