A bamboo rafting match was held in Shuimei village in the Shui autonomous county of Sandu, Guizhou province.
The traditional event is an important part of the ethnic Shui group's culture.
The bamboo raft has been used by the ethnic Shui people for more than 1,000 years. The event was part of the village’s ethnic culture traditional protection plan.
The event was part of the village's ethnic culture traditional protection plan.
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Bamboo rafting |
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Bamboo rafting |
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Bamboo rafting |
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