People of Miao ethnic group performed a traditional dance to celebrate "Chixin" festival in Shiqiao Village, Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province on Saturday. /VCG Photo

The "Chixin" festival, usually celebrated between the sixth and ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, is held by people of ethnic groups such as Miao, Dong, and Gelao to celebrate harvest. /VCG Photo

Many villagers participated in the competition of ancient papermaking to develop the traditional craft during the "Chixin" Festival. /VCG Photo

Having a history of papermaking for more than 1,400 years, Shiqiao Village is well-known for the technique of ancient papermaking. And the craft of making Shiqiao Paper was listed in China's Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006. /VCG Photo