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Miao ethnic people perform Lusheng dance to celebrate the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
Guzang Festival, which used to be held every 12 years with a duration of 4 years, is now changed to every 13 years with a duration of 3 years. It is the most important festival for the Miao people to offer sacrifice to their ancestors.
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Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
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Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
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Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
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Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)
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Miao ethnic people dance during the opening ceremony of the Guzang Festival in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)