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An aerial view of the "Village BA" final series in Taipan Village, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 25, 2023. /CFP
Dancers perform at the "Village BA" finals opening ceremony in Taipan Village, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 25, 2023. /CFP
Players in action during the "Village BA" finals in Taipan Village, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 25, 2023. /CFP
A view of the "Village BA" finals in Taipan Village, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 25, 2023. /CFP
Villagers watch the "Village BA" finals on ladders in Taipan Village, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 25, 2023. /CFP
"Village BA" finals spectators shop for souvenirs in Taipan Village, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 25, 2023. /CFP
"Village Basketball Association" or "Village BA", is a grassroot basketball tournament held in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Organized by local residents, the sport has gained popularity over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike.
In March 2023, Guizhou Province hosted the first edition of the local league game under the title "Beautiful Countryside". Consisting only amateurs, the competitions were held to celebrate the Miao ethnic harvest festival that falls on the sixth day of the sixth month of Chinese lunar calendar.
On Monday, the team of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture won the title by beating the team from Zunyi City 68-65, collecting fragrant rice, a local specialty, and a Miao silver hat handmade by an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage skills as their award, besides the trophy and medals. A day ago, the team of Tongren City beat the team from Bijie City 57-50 in the bronze medal game.
The finals attracted some 20,000 spectators. Some brought local bullfighting horns, gongs, drums, or even pans and washing bowls to cheer for the teams. The games showcased the passion and skills of basketball players from rural areas, as they compete and demonstrated their teamwork on the court.
(With input from Xinhua)
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