Shidong Miao Village
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Miao Sister's Meal Festival in Shidong
Sisters’ Meal Festival, the Valentines’ Day of Miao people in southeast Guizhou, will be held on the 15th day of the third lunar month. Festivities include Eat Sister’s Meal, Youfang(a courtesy sing contest joined by Miao boys and girls), drum-beating, bullfighting and Lusheng dance will be staged. To win girls’ heart, Miao young men will dress up decently and sing enthusiastically. For girls, it is a golden opportunity to display their charm and outstanding emboidery skills. For travelers, it is the best place to sample Miao attires and silver ornaments in China.
Miao Dragon Boat Festival in ShidongShidong is the best place to enjoy Miao Dragon Boat Festival, which is celebrated to pray for good harvest. It will occur on the 24th day of the fifth lunar month and last from 3 to 4 days. Giant fir trucks are carved into canoes before being bundled in triples later. The middle one, known as the mother boat, will be furnished with auspicious patterns, skewers of ducks and banners. Mysterious rituals are performed before it kicks off. Each boat will be occupied by 36 strong men in their queer uniforms and hats. The dragon boat racing can be very thrilling, with the Qingshui riverbank crammed with thousands of people. The roaring songs of the contesters coupled with the cheers from the surging crowd will resonate amid the valley.
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Add: Shidong Ancient Town, Taijiang County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
Entrance Fee: CNY 50
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