People of the Miao ethnic group play flower-drums to celebrate a successful harvest on Sept 2 in Songtao Miao autonomous county of Tongren city, Guizhou province. Playing flower-drums is a traditional folk custom of the Miao people and dates back to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907). The playing of flower-drums is also practiced for special occasions including weddings and traditional worship ceremonies. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]