Wurigong Festival Celebrates Hezhe Ethnic Culture in China Heilongjiang Province

China: Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe Ethnic Group in Heilongjiang

FUYUAN, July 2 (Xinhua) - A young member of the Hezhe ethnic group participates in a competition during the 11th edition of the Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of the Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of the Hezhe people, the festival incorporates elements of art, sports, language, food, and craftsmanship, among others. (Photo: Zhang Tao)