2020.10.26 22:40 GMT+8

Live: See how China's Hani people prepare their New Year celebrations – Shiyuenian Festival

Updated 2020.10.26 22:40 GMT+8

The Shiyuenian Festival, featuring a grand Long Street Banquet, is the most elaborate and important festival of the Hani people inhabiting southwest China's Yunnan Province. It is similar to the Spring Festival of the Han people. What do they do during the festival? What is the signature food? What does their dance look like? CGTN takes you on a tour to see how the Hani people prepare for their New Year celebrations.

About 'Go! Yunnan' series

Yunnan Province in southwest China boasts of spectacular natural landscapes, biodiversity and diverse ethnic groups. Among China's 56 recognized ethnic groups, 25 are found in Yunnan. This livestream series takes you on a tour to six cities or autonomous prefectures in Yunnan to explore the little-known food, scenery and folk customs.

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