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2026 National Ethnic and Folk Dance Exchange Performance

The 2026 National Ethnic and Folk Dance Exchange Performance is a four-day cultural showcase held in Guizhou Province, China. From September 11 to 14, nearly 600 performers from 28 dance teams gather in Qinglong County and surrounding areas to celebrate diverse ethnic traditions through regional choreography and public festivities.

Date
Sep 11-14, 2026
Location
Qinglong County, Qianxinan Prefecture
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2026 National Ethnic and Folk Dance Exchange Performance

Event summary

Highlights

  • Nearly 600 performers representing 28 national dance teams
  • Night-time celebrations featuring large bonfires and flaming torch processions
  • Performances spread across a main venue in Qinglong and three satellite locations
  • Part of the grassroots 'Village Dance' rural development initiative
Centered in Qinglong County, the event features a main venue and three satellite locations across Qianxinan Prefecture. The showcase brings together dancers from nine provincial-level regions to represent the heritage of China's 56 ethnic groups. Performers wear colorful traditional costumes, taking to village stages and public spaces to demonstrate the unique artistic identities of their home regions.

The exchange is integrated with Guizhou’s 'Village Dance' initiative, a grassroots cultural program inspired by the success of the province's 'Village Super League' football and 'Village BA' basketball events. This initiative aims to support rural development and community exchange by placing local residents at the center of large-scale cultural activities.

Notable public highlights include night-time celebrations where crowds participate in bonfire dances and performers carry flaming torches through the event venues. These activities are designed to foster cultural pride and provide a breathtaking display of national folk traditions for both local residents and visitors.

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Qinglong County, Qianxinan Prefecture

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