Lush mountains and lucid water form a picturesque winter scenery in Huangdu Dong Village. (Photo/Wang Qiyou) 

On December 2, a grand ceremony marking the New Year of Dong ethnic group was held at Pingtan Township, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Huaihua. Dong people from 16 villages of Pingtan Township as well as tourists from around the country got together at the Huangdu Dong Cultural Village, participating in the ancestor worship and blessing activities.

Dong people in festive costumes paraded in the village while beating drums and gongs. (Photo/Wang Qiyou) 

The ancestor worship and blessing activity. (Photo/Wang Qiyou)

Dong people showcase crafts and specialty products at the market. (Photo/Wang Qiyou) 

People make and taste Ciba, a special glutinous rice cake for the New Year. (Photo/Wang Qiyou)

People enjoy a long-table banquet. (Photo/Wang Qiyou)