The Miao ethnic group, known for its rich oral traditions, passes down history through ancient songs and intricate embroidery, as they lack a written language.
Their unique fashion choices prominently feature silver accessories, with a general preference for larger and heavier pieces.
Notably, some silver horn hats can extend up to a height of 60 centimeters.
In ethnic Miao culture, every unmarried woman receives a hand-sewn outfit as part of her dowry, a tradition that sees female elders begin preparations at birth, symbolizing love and heritage.
Liu Rui, an official with the Kaili municipal government in southwest China's Guizhou Province, shared insights on the clothing's symbolism.
"What you are wearing today applies the double-needle technique. We can see it sewed many patterns. This one is a crab. Why crab? Because in the legend of the Miao ethnic group, the crab symbolizes altruism and fertility," said Liu Rui, an official of the Public Relations Department of the Kaili municipal government.
"This is a dragon, but it's different from dragon in the Han ethnic culture, Miao culture have centipede dragon and silkworm dragon. And male costumes are usually simple with single color tone," Liu added.
As part of a cultural tour, visitors can participate in a nonprofit fashion show held every weekend, showcasing the vibrant Miao and Dong ethnic attire. The event serves as a platform for the community to express their heritage and creativity through fashion.
The ethnic Miao people predominantly inhabit the mountainous regions of southern China, including provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan and Sichuan, as well as Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Miao ethnicity preserves history through embroidery
Night tours have gained popularity in China during the National Day holiday, with cities hosting various activities to promote tourism and entertain holidaymakers during the nighttime hours.
In Ma'anshan City, located in east China's Anhui Province along the country's longest water way, the Yangtze River, a theme park featuring Yangtze culture, named Yangtze Everbright City, buzzes with activities at night. Highlights of the park include the night parade featuring 11 floats, each representing one of the 11 provinces and municipalities along the Yangtze River, and the Yangtze Scroll sculpture, standing 12 meters tall and stretching nearly 400 meters, illustrating the culture and history of the 11 provinces to audiences.
In Wudang Mountain of central China's Hubei Province, one of the country's four sacred Taoist mountains, drone light shows are combined with traditional cultural activities and performances, lighting up the sky with the national flag of China and Taoism symbols.
In Danjiangkou City, also in Hubei, which serves as the starting point for the middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project, China's mega project that has benefited over 150 million people, a cruise ship titled after the influential initiative offers passengers a chance to enjoy the night scene of the Han River, a vital water source of the project and an ancient cultural center, with light shows and performances for visitors to have fun.
"I am so excited! We just enjoyed excellent performances and sang together 'Ode to The Motherland.' The trip totally worth it and I had such a great time," said Cheng Hao, a passenger.
In Fuyuan City of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, known as "China's East Pole," tourists around China gathered to witness the earliest sunrise in the country while holding national flags, wishing for the rise and thrive of the nation.
Night tours get popular in China during National Day holiday
