Centuries-long traditions pray for rich harvests

Zhuang ethnic women perform a dance in Baying village, Hechi, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Feb 27. The many Zhuang and Yao people that live in the village gather annually to perform local intangible cultural heritages and to pray for peace and prosperity in the coming year. [Photo by Lu Boan/news.cn]

Starting young, children get involved at festival, performing a drumming routine in unison. [Photo by Lu Boan/news.cn]

Technology changes but traditional ethnic culture never will, as Zhuang men perform a dance surrounded by people taking photos with their mobile phones.[Photo by Lu Boan/news.cn]

Tapping in time on differently tuned bronze drums, young children often take part in the activities, keeping traditions alive in the next generation. [Photo by Lu Boan/news.cn]

Intricately crafted bronze drums have been an integral part of festivals and celebrations for many Chinese ethnic groups for hundreds of years. [Photo by Lu Boan/news.cn]