Festive ethnic performances enliven winter celebrations in S China's Guangxi

Photo taken on Nov. 29, 2025 shows Miao performers presenting the traditional lagu drum dance at the Ethnic Sports Park in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The vibrant gathering marked the opening of the 23rd Rongshui Lusheng Horse-Fighting Festival, a signature event of the county's "Winter Tour Rongshui" program. Dressed in festive attire, participants and visitors enjoyed lusheng performances, drum dancing, horse-fighting competitions, and intangible cultural heritage showcases, drawing tens of thousands of spectators to celebrate the season. (Long Linzhi/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Nov. 29, 2025 shows residents of Miao, Yao, Dong, and Zhuang ethnic groups playing lusheng and dancing in circles at the same venue in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The vibrant gathering marked the opening of the 23rd Rongshui Lusheng Horse-Fighting Festival, a signature event of the county's "Winter Tour Rongshui" program. Dressed in festive attire, participants and visitors enjoyed lusheng performances, drum dancing, horse-fighting competitions, and intangible cultural heritage showcases, drawing tens of thousands of spectators to celebrate the season. (Long Linzhi/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Nov. 29, 2025 shows residents of Miao, Yao, Dong, and Zhuang ethnic groups playing lusheng and dancing in circles at the same venue in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The vibrant gathering marked the opening of the 23rd Rongshui Lusheng Horse-Fighting Festival, a signature event of the county's "Winter Tour Rongshui" program. Dressed in festive attire, participants and visitors enjoyed lusheng performances, drum dancing, horse-fighting competitions, and intangible cultural heritage showcases, drawing tens of thousands of spectators to celebrate the season. (Long Linzhi/Guangming Pictures)