GuizhouGuizhou is home to largest Miao village in the world

The province of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, Guizhou (贵州) is home to largest Miao village in the world. Its name says it all : “Xijiang One Thousand Household Miao Village” (西江千户苗寨). Welcome to China, Chinatourguide.com is pleasure to provide Guizhou tour for you, we also provide other China tours and indochina tours with local guide.

 
Xin Qiao Village is known for its traditional dance performances, as well as the Miao version of the miniskirt.  Dances are held in the village square. A huge gong is tied to a wooden post in the middle of the square. An all-male band of Lusheng players, with the bandleader also in charge of striking the gong, plays for an all-female group of dancers. The lushly dressed female dancers, whose total number can reach 100, move in lines and circles, forming different patterns. Their bodies, adorned with silver headwear, necklaces, bangles, and anklets become musical instruments as well, emitting a metallic melody in sync with the rhythm of their footsteps.The most popular dances include "The Pheasant Dance", "The Wooden Stool Dance", and "The Joyful Children Dance". Guests can participate in the dances.

Xijiang Miao Village is also the homeland of Miao song, dance and abundant local festivals. The local people are good at singing and dancing. They sing songs to express their feelings and perform dances to celebrate their bumper harvests and to greet good luck. Xijiang Miao festivals are rich and colorful. You can enjoy the Miao songs, dances, customs, rites, costumes and silver ornaments here.