China recorded about 283.67 million cross-regional trips on Wednesday, the second day of the seven-day National Day holiday, rising by 4.1 percent year on year.
This figure is up by 15 percent from the same period of 2019, reflecting a strong recovery in transportation activity.
In specific, the nationwide railway system handled 18.238 million passenger trips, a 6.9 percent increase year on year and a 25.8 percent rise from the 2019 level.
The highway networks registered 261.73 million passenger trips across the country, growing by 3.8 percent from last year and jumping by 14.7 percent compared with 2019.
Water transport carried 1.394 million passenger trips, up 24.1 percent from 2023 but down by 34.7 percent from 2019.
The civil airlines handled 2.306 million passenger trips in total, an 11.7 percent increase over last year and a 20.1 percent rise compared with 2019.
Over 280 mln cross-regional trips made on 2nd day of China's National Day holiday
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
