Folk dancers twirl to a modern beat

Nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Tacheng cultural square, dressing folk costumes of different ethnic groups, and dance together to mark the event in Tacheng city of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The ceremony turned into a big carnival with different dance styles.

The video is courtesy of Xinjiang Internet Information Office

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