Although the economic boom is rapidly changing the face of China's cities, the more remote and mountainous regions of the country retain much of it's original atmosphere. The traveller who visits the country during the period of Chinese New Year can expect to be welcomed by shamans, the Kitchen God, Spring Couplets and many curious, hospitable villagers.
A New Year dragon-dance is performed by members of the Miao mountain tribe at a village 20 km east of Hexian. In the foreground a table with offerings for the Miao gods can be seen. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
[CHINA.GUANGXI 25.251] ’Dragon-dance.’
A New Year dragon-dance is performed by members of the Miao mountain tribe at a village 20 km east of Hexian. In the foreground a table with offerings for the Miao gods can be seen. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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