Forum members might be interested in a new article by Tony Chen Hualong on the Miao Fertility Festival held only every 13 years which took place in his village of Langde, Guizhou province in February 2004. See the article at:
http://www.tribaltextiles.info/articles ... stival.htm It includes some atmospheric photos as well as Tony's personal description of the 2004 festival and the beliefs of the Miao of Langde on which it is based.
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