Girls' Gameplan (Miao III)

July 11, 2009

Beautiful young Miao ethnic minority women dressed in ornate traditional costume - Xijiang, Guizhou, China - Daily Travel Photos
(Xijiang, Guizhou, China)
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Miao ethnic minority women meet before a performance for a local festival.

miao women traditional headdress clothes

2 Comments - Girls' Gameplan (Miao III)

1) RedCat430 -

Beautiful photo! It's amazing the colors and outfit's details in contrast with the green background!

April 12, 2011
2) TravelGuy -

Thanks, RC430! This is one of those occasions that no picture could have turned out bad, considering the surroundings and the ladies in native costume!

April 12, 2011

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