Entering the light yellow-painted school gate, a lively atmosphere can be felt immediately. In Menglong, a quiet small town on China's southwestern frontier in Yunnan Province, Xiaojie Central Primary School is a rare bright spot.

As the bell rang, colorfully-dressed children poured out of classrooms into the playground, turning it into a sea of vibrant shades. But this only happens on Wednesdays, when all students and teachers wear the traditional clothing of their own ethnic groups to celebrate the diverse minority cultures in the region.

About 'Go! Yunnan' series: 

Yunnan Province in southwest China features spectacular natural landscapes, biodiversity and diverse ethnic groups. Among China's 56 recognized ethnic groups, 25 are found in Yunnan. The "Go! Yunnan" series takes you on a tour to six cities or autonomous prefectures in the province for a glimpse of the area's food, scenery and folk customs. Stay tuned.

Text by Zhou Minxi

Cameramen: Guo Yuanheng, Zhang Chao

Audio: Jie Jingguo, Zhang Dongling

Video editor: Wang Dawei

Copy editor: Liane Ferreira

Production assistant: He Junqiang

Producer: Zhang Junfeng

Supervisors: Zhang Shilei, Pang Xinhua