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Yunnan folk dance blossoms in Laos
Updated: 2016-12-22 15:07:03
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Chinese art troupe perform traditional dance of the Dai ethnic group in Vientiane, Laos, Dec 19, 2016. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

A cultural art troupe from Southwest China's Yunnan province brought their unique culture to Laos through dazzling dancing, acrobatic and magic shows on Monday.

The elaborately choreographed show was performed at the Lao National Culture Hall in Vientiane, attended by over 1,000 audience members. It was organized by the Laos Cultural Center and the Yunnan provincial culture department.

Traditional dance of a Yunnan ethnic group was staged in Vientiane, Laos, Dec 19, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

Yunnan is a border province neighboring Laos and Myanmar. It is home to about 25 local ethnic groups, more than any other provincial areas in China. The most widely known ones include the Yi people, Bai people, Hani people and Dai people. Each has their own culture complete with folk customs, songs and dances.

The show will also be staged in Pakse in South Laos today.

Chinese art troupe perform traditional dance of the Hani ethnic group in Vientiane, Laos, Dec 19, 2016. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

Traditional dance of a Yunnan ethnic group was staged in Vientiane, Laos, Dec 19, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

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