Dong people celebrate new year in Guizhou

Dong people dressed in traditional costumes celebrate the Dong new year in Zhaoxing town, Liping county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, on Dec 4. The new year is a time for Dong people to celebrate the harvest and show gratitude to their ancestors. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

The Jisa ceremony, which is an important part of the Dong new year, is the oldest ceremony among the Dong people in southern Guizhou. It was listed as a national intangible culture heritage item in 2006. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

The Jisa ceremony is held to pray for good weather for crops, a flourishing population and the safety of the village. It showcases Dong costumes, music, dances and customs, attracting many tourists every year. [Photo/Guiyang news network]