Dressed in elaborate silver ornaments and embroidered costumes, Miao villagers gather for celebrations that keep their cultural heritage alive. /CGTN

Dressed in elaborate silver ornaments and embroidered costumes, Miao villagers gather for celebrations that keep their cultural heritage alive. /CGTN

An elderly man is seen in a Miao village, where customs, music and daily routines remain closely tied to community traditions. /CGTN

A woman is seen in a Miao village, where customs, music and daily routines remain closely tied to community traditions. /CGTN

A woman is seen in a Miao village, where customs, music and daily routines remain closely tied to community traditions. /CGTN

Dressed in elaborate silver ornaments and embroidered costumes, Miao villagers gather for celebrations that keep their cultural heritage alive. /CGTN

Women in traditional Miao attire prepare garments and silver ornaments, continuing craft traditions that have been passed down through generations. /CGTN

An elderly woman is seen in a Miao village, where customs, music and daily routines remain closely tied to community traditions. /CGTN

At a rural market, an elderly Miao woman sells handmade items, reflecting the small-scale trade and everyday exchanges that sustain village life. /CGTN