Shehuo parade held before Spring Festival in NW China’s Ningxia

2018-02-11
Xinhua

Performers play lion dance during a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, Feb 10, 2018. The performance of Shehuo can be traced back to ancient rituals to worship the earth, which they believe could bring good harvests and fortunes in return. Most Shehuo performances take place around traditional Chinese festivals, especially the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. [Photo/Xinhua]

Performers take part in a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, Feb 10, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]

Performers play lion dance during a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, Feb 10, 2018.[Photo/Xinhua]

Performers take part in a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, Feb 10, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]

Performers play lion dance during a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, Feb 10, 2018.[Photo/Xinhua]