A group wedding ceremony in the tradition of the Bouyei ethnic group was held in Zhenfeng county, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, on Aug 8. 

Ninety-nine couples from around China, all dressed in traditional Bouyei wedding attire, proceeded through the step-by-step rituals of the ceremony. 

A Bouyei woman helps a bride put on a traditional headscarf. [Photo by Guo Zeyu/ldqxn.com]

Brides rode in 99 red sedan chairs in a procession through Nakong village to the Sanchahe campsite. 

Following the instructions of the host, the couples stepped through braziers, believed to drive away evil spirit, and wooden saddles symbolizing peace and good fortune. The couples then offered sacrifices to the heavens and earth, receiving wishes from four Bouyei seniors.

Couples stride across wooden saddles symbolizing peace and good fortune. [Photo by Guo Zeyu/ldqxn.com]

Pang Tong and Zheng Haixin, a couple from Chongqing Municipality, said, "The wedding was so memorable and we are very glad to have experienced such a traditional ceremony." 

The group wedding attracted more than 10,000 visitors to Zhenfeng county. The couples will head to local attractions, such as Beipanjiang Valley and Zhenfeng Ancient City, in the following days.