Dong people held a special celebration for the "Yue Di Wa" festival, which is referred to as Valentine's Day of Dong ethnic group, at Shangyan Village, Dupo Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County on February 12. A variety of folk performances were staged, such as Duoye dance, Dong girls walking around the village, and traditional Dong wedding, attracting numerous tourists and creating a strong festive atmosphere. The photo shows Dong people performing traditional Duoye dance. (Photo/Li Shangyin) 

Dong people held a special celebration for the "Yue Di Wa" festival, which is referred to as Valentine's Day of Dong ethnic group, at Shangyan Village, Dupo Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County on February 12. A variety of folk performances were staged, such as Duoye dance, Dong girls walking around the village, and traditional Dong wedding, attracting numerous tourists and creating a strong festive atmosphere. The photo shows Dong girls walking in a queue around the village. (Photo/Li Shangyin) 

Dong people held a special celebration for the "Yue Di Wa" festival, which is referred to as Valentine's Day of Dong ethnic group, at Shangyan Village, Dupo Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County on February 12. A variety of folk performances were staged, such as Duoye dance, Dong girls walking around the village, and traditional Dong wedding, attracting numerous tourists and creating a strong festive atmosphere. The photo shows Dong people performing traditional Dong wedding custom. (Photo/Li Shangyin)