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Dragon bombing lights up Guizhou's night

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The
The "Dragon Bombing" festival takes place in Tongren, Guizhou Province on February 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

The "Dragon Bombing" festival takes place in Tongren, Guizhou Province on February 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Spectators watch a performance during the
Spectators watch a performance during the "Dragon Bombing" festival in Tongren, Guizhou Province on February 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Spectators watch a performance during the "Dragon Bombing" festival in Tongren, Guizhou Province on February 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A crowd watches the
A crowd watches the "Dragon Bombing" festival in Tongren, Guizhou Province on February 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A crowd watches the "Dragon Bombing" festival in Tongren, Guizhou Province on February 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Performers participate in the
Performers participate in the "Dragon Bombing" festival in Tongren, Guizhou Province on February 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Performers participate in the "Dragon Bombing" festival in Tongren, Guizhou Province on February 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Hongsha Village in Tongren, Guizhou was alive with excitement as the annual "Dragon Bombing" festival took center stage on February 6. People from near and far gathered with family and friends to witness the breathtaking spectacle.

As night fell, the sound of drums and firecrackers filled the air. The dragon dance team set off from the village gate, parading through the streets in a lively procession.

At 9 p.m., the main event began. Villagers, holding lit firecrackers, bravely charged toward the dancing dragon, tossing explosives at its body in a thrilling display. This age-old tradition is believed to ward off evil, usher in good fortune, and bring a prosperous year ahead.

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