Miao People's First Day of Spring in western Hunan

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On February 4th, some women from Dalong Village of Buchou Township in Huayuan County are wading into the water and catching Taohua insect, a general name for seven to eight aquatic insects uniquely growing in western Hunan. To eat insects at the ‘Beginning of Spring’ is a traditional custom of the Miao people. With the Spring starting right in recent days, villagers wade into the water to catch insects, fish, and shrimps, praying for good harvests in the coming new year as well as good luck of love for the youth.

Translator: Li Xuan

Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Folk Festival Celebrated Reunion of Couples in China's Hunan

People catch fish in mud during a local festival celebrating the reunion of couples in Jiangyong County, central China's Hunan Province, June 28, 2015. In ancient times, local men worked and lived in the paddy field far away from their home until they finish spring ploughing. They washed off mud on their feet and reunited with their wives. To celebrate the reunion, local people set up the festival. People play music during a local festival celebrating the reunion of couples in Jiangyong County, central China's Hunan Province, June 28, 2015. In ancient times, local men worked and lived in the paddy field far away from their home until they finish spring ploughing. They washed off mud on their feet and reunited with their wives. To celebrate the reunion, local people set up the festival. Source: Xinhua

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