Qiang New Year Festival celebrated in Sichuan

Women of the Qiang ethnic group pose for a photo during a celebration ceremony of the Qiang New Year Festival in Maoxian County, Sichuan Province on October 28, 2019. The Qiang New Year Festival, held on the first day of the tenth lunar month, is a traditional festival for the people of the Qiang ethnic group in Sichuan Province. During the festival, Qiang people hold ceremonies to show their respect for nature, worship their ancestors, and pray for a good harvest and prosperity. The multiple culture activities and folk customs also attract a great number of tourists during the festival. [Photo: Chengdu Business Daily via IC]