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Tujia traditions come to life through village theater in Guizhou

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A dragon dance performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 22, 2025./Photo provided to CGTN
A dragon dance performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 22, 2025./Photo provided to CGTN

A dragon dance performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 22, 2025./Photo provided to CGTN

A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 22, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN
A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 22, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 22, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 22, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN
A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 22, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 22, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 23, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN
A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 23, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 23, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 23, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN
A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 23, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A performance is seen at the village theater in Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, on January 23, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

The Year of the Snake holds special significance as it marks the first Chinese New Year since Spring Festival was successfully inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. During this joyous occasion of tradition and renewal, Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County in Guizhou Province embraces the unique art form of village theater, seamlessly blending local intangible cultural heritage with the festive spirit of Spring Festival.

The Tujia people carry out traditional rituals to pray for favorable weather and a bountiful harvest. Among these traditions, a particularly distinctive folk dance – celebrated for its intricate performance skills and deep cultural meaning – highlights the profound heritage of Tujia culture and remains a cherished feature of the celebrations.

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