Shirtless men carry a steel fire dragon in Xiangxi in Furong town, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Central China's Hunan province, on Jan 2. (Photos provided to China Daily)

Shirtless men carry a steel fire dragon in Xiangxi in Furong town, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Central China's Hunan province, on Jan 2.

Shirtless men carry a steel fire dragon in Xiangxi in Furong town, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Central China's Hunan province, on Jan 2.

The graceful performances of the female dancers showcased the beauty and mysterious side of Xiangxi's intangible cultural heritage.

The graceful performances of the female dancers showcased the beauty and mysterious side of Xiangxi's intangible cultural heritage.

The graceful performances of the female dancers showcased the beauty and mysterious side of Xiangxi's intangible cultural heritage.

The powerful and vigorous dances of the male performers from the Tujia ethnic group showcased mysterious side of Xiangxi's intangible cultural heritage.

The graceful performances of the female dancers showcased the beauty and mysterious side of Xiangxi's intangible cultural heritage.