Torch festival of Yi ethnic group in SW China

People take part in the annual Torch Festival of Yi ethnic group held in Weining County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

An annual torch festival of Yi ethnic group featured with a series of culture and tourism promotion events was held in Weining County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on Monday.

Actors perform traditional dance during the annual Torch Festival of Yi ethnic group held in Weining County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Actors perform during the annual Torch Festival of Yi ethnic group held in Weining County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A torchbearer lights up a fire ring during the annual Torch Festival of Yi ethnic group held in Weining County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Women in traditional costumes take part in the annual Torch Festival of Yi ethnic group held in Weining County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows people celebrating the annual Torch Festival of Yi ethnic group in Weining County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)