The 11th Traditional Games of Ethnic Minority in Hunan Province opened at Helong Sports Center in Zhangjiajie on October 20.

Photo by Dong BingThe Games, themed “Ethnic Minorities in Hunan Closely Bound Like Seeds of a Pomegranate, Pursuing Dreams in Zhangjiajie,” aim to build a platform for exchanges, interactions and integration among ethnic groups through sports and culture. The event showcases the unity and progress of people from all ethnic groups across Hunan Province.

Photo by Dong Bing

The opening ceremony featured a cultural performance structured around five themes: “Meeting,” “Welcoming Guests,” “Integration,” “Striving Forward” and “Reunion.” It brought together imagery of Zhangjiajie's landscapes and diverse ethnic cultural elements, presenting a vibrant celebration of culture.

Photo by Zhou Xuchun

The Games are sponsored by the Hunan Provincial Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission and the Hunan Provincial Administration of Sport, and organized by the Zhangjiajie Municipal People's Government. A total of 31 delegations, comprising around 3,500 participants from 14 cities and prefectures and 17 counties, county-level cities and districts across the province, are participating.

The competitions run from October 19 to 24. The public can visit the Games' official online coverage page for event information, competition schedules and the latest updates.