Girls pose on an ancient bridge over the Tuojiang River. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

"Young Miao people know less and less about our tradition and culture. Just like me, I wear the Miao wedding dress today, but I didn't know that before my mother told me earlier. I do hope more people pay attention, or take part in the festival. It's a great way to promote culture of ethnic groups in the country," she said.

Several Miao inheritors of intangible cultural heritage from different provinces showed the technique of forging silver jewelry, weaving colorful silk ribbons and Miao embroidery.