Pride put on display: A parade in Guiyang celebrates cultural diversity

Performers from various ethnic groups participate in a parade on May 18 in Guiyang, Guizhou province. [Photo provided to Teens]

On May 18, thousands of performers filled the streets of Guiyang, Guizhou province, in a parade to celebrate China Tourism Day. The 150-minute event featured 26 unique groups and nearly 3,600 participants. It combined the traditional costumes, customs and crafts of local ethnic groups like the Yi, Bouyei and Miao with modern highlights such as AI-powered puppets. New cultural tourism stars, including the viral macaque Xiaolaofei and a popular roadside concert, brought a fun and lively touch to the province's display of both ethnic heritage and modern energy.

Masked performers show Dixi opera, a ritual dance with military origins in Anshun, Guizhou. [Photo/China Daily]

Macaque Xiaolaofei joins the parade in balloon form. In 2024, the macaque became popular across the internet thanks to its unique expressions. [Photo/China Daily]

Young women from the Bouyei ethnic group play the yueqin, a musical instrument popular among their people. [Photo provided to Teens]

Performers from the Miao ethnic group, dressed in colorful clothing, play the lusheng, a traditional Chinese pipe instrument. [Photo provided to Teens]