The custom of the Zhuang ethnic people in which participants hit their shoulders with poles, also known as "stick dancing", is a kind of dance that simulates agricultural labor using poles and a bench. With its energetic rhythm and the magnificent effect of the performance, the custom of stick dancing reflects the happiness and joy of a good harvest.
Hechi has seen four more customs recommended by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for China's fifth batch of intangible cultural heritage - the highest number of any city in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in 2020.
The making of Gongchuan Yarn Paper is a traditional technique in Dahua Yao autonomous county, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It is also a cultural symbol of Dahua.