China: Miao ethnic group celebrates Lu‑Sheng Festival

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In Guizhou province, the Miao ethnic group gathers each year to celebrate the Lu‑Sheng Festival, a millennial tradition centered on the sound of the bamboo flute known as the lusheng. The event expresses gratitude for past harvests and asks for prosperity in the new cycle. Group dances, adorned with silver accessories and colorful embroidery, are among the most striking aspects of the celebration. The festival preserves cultural practices and strengthens community identity, passing traditions from one generation to the next.    #teleSUREnglish #China #Miao #LuShengFestival #CulturalHeritage

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00:00I'm moving to China. The sound of the flute brings the Miao ethnic group together to celebrate the Lusheng Festival.

00:08Among the mountains of Jinxu province, the sounds of the bamboo flute, the Lusheng, giving name to a millennial community celebration.

00:16The annual event gives thanks for past goods harbors and asks for prosperity for the new cycle.

00:22The group dances are one of the most striking aspects of the festival.

00:26Notable for their silver accessories and embroidery, the details of the traditional customs bring color to the villages of the region.

00:33Every year, the Miao people pass on their cultural practices from one generation to the next, preserving this valuable tool and the community's identity and legacy.

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