Sheba Festival celebrated in Xichehe Township, China's Hunan

　　People of Tujia ethnic group dance to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　People of Tujia ethnic group dance to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　People of Tujia ethnic group dance to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　Artists play "shupihao", an instrument of Tujia ethnic group, to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　Artists perform "daliuzi", ensemble of Tujia ethnic group instruments, to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　Artists play instruments to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　Artists perform "maogusi" dance of Tujia ethnic group to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　Aerial photo taken on June 6, 2019 shows people of Tujia ethnic group dancing to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　People of Tujia ethnic group perform "timage", a ritual of Tujia ethnic group, to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　Aerial photo taken on June 6, 2019 shows people of Tujia ethnic group dancing to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　People of Tujia ethnic group dance to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

　　Artists play "dongdongkui", an instrument of Tujia ethnic group, to celebrate Sheba Festival in Xichehe Township of Longshan County in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2019. The Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in China, on Thursday celebrated the Sheba Festival with huge gatherings, lively dances and bilingual events. The Sheba Festival, an important occasion for Tujia people to revel, socialize and pay tribute to ancestors, does not have a fixed date but usually precedes Dragon Boat Festival. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)