In pics: Spring Festival atmosphere strong across Hechi

All kinds of recreational activities were held across Hechi during the Feb 4-10 Spring Festival holiday, such as lion dances, folk custom displays, and flower exhibitions, all part of a joyous public carnival.

Zhuang people in Tian'e county in Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region celebrate Spring Festival by dancing around a roaring fire on Feb 7, in hopes of fair weather and a good crop yield in the coming year. They are equipped from head to toe with blue or black clothes – a dressing style typical of the ethnic group. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

Pantang village, Qingyuan town, Yizhou district, Hechi holds its third Spring Festival celebration show. Containing tugs-of-war, chess contests, and arts performances, the show has broad participation and involves performers of all ages. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

Despite simple stage equipment, a jubilant lion dance is able to bring tremendous joy to local people in Bairen village, Tianhe town, Luocheng Mulao autonomous county, Hechi on Feb 5. [Photo/Hechi Daily]