Guizhou celebrates traditional 'Aunties Return Home' festival

The traditional 'Aunties Return Home' festival kicks off on Nov 4 in Huangping county, Southwest China's Guizhou province. [Photo/Guizhou Daily]

More than 1,000 married women returning to their hometowns from 26 villages and communities take part in the celebration. Dressed in traditional ethnic costumes adorned with intricate patterns and silver ornaments, they parade through the countryside in orderly processions. [Photo/Guizhou Daily]

After the parade, participants gather for a traditional communal feast. Long tables are laden with local specialties such as sour fish soup and glutinous rice. [Photo/Guizhou Daily]