Costumes tells colorful history of the Miao people
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-09-03 14:20
People of Miao ethnic group dressed in their tradional costume during the Lantern Festival. The Miao people have a history that spans thousands of years, but they didn't have a written language until the 1950s. However, this ethnic group's long, storied past has been recorded in their clothing. The intricate embroidery and silver ornaments tell the colorful history of the Miao people. [Asianewsphoto]
