During the National Day holiday, Chinese and foreign visitors sang and danced together at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, staging a National Day gala featuring rich ethnic flavor and shared joy among guests from home and abroad.

At the sightseeing platform of the Bailong Elevator, a drum dance was staged to welcome guests, followed by a series of folk performances, including distinctive ethnic songs and dances, a Dong Dong Kui (a Tujia wind instrument) intangible cultural heritage showcase, and the traditional Lanmen Wine ceremony. Tourists from home and abroad were captivated by the distinctive Tujia ethnic customs, joining in the dancing cheerfully. Amid the stunning landscapes, visitors from diverse cultures and speaking different languages danced to the lively rhythms, immersing themselves in various activities such as Tujia antiphonal singing and flash-mob dances, creating a lively and harmonious festive atmosphere.

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: Chinanews