In Pictures: Miao ethnic minority celebrates New Year in China

The festival is celebrated at different times of year in different regions

Last updated: November 19, 2020 | 13:18

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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People of the Miao ethnic minority in traditional costumes parading to celebrate the New Year festival in Leishan county.

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People of the Miao ethnic minority in traditional costumes gathering to celebrate the Miao New Year festival.

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Men dressed in festive costumes play Lusheng during a parade to celebrate the new year of the Miao ethnic group

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Miao New Year is celebrated after the rice harvest.

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People of the Miao ethnic minority in traditional costumes parading to celebrate the Miao New Year festival in Leishan county, in China's southwestern Guizhou province.

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Women dressed in festive costumes attend a parade to celebrate the new year of the Miao ethnic group.

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People of the Miao ethnic minority in traditional costumes parading to celebrate the Miao New Year festival in Leishan county, in China's southwestern Guizhou province.

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Women dressed in traditional costumes attend a parade to celebrate the new year of the Miao ethnic group

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People of the Miao ethnic minority in traditional costumes dancing to celebrate the Miao new year festival in Leishan county, in China's southwestern Guizhou province.

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